Guatemala Public Holidays in 2020
Guatemala has a total of 22 holidays in 2020. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2020 | March Equinox in Guatemala (Guatemala City) |
| Maundy Thursday |
Thursday, April 9, 2020 | Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday. |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 10, 2020 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Saturday |
Saturday, April 11, 2020 | Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 12, 2020 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 13, 2020 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| Labor Day |
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) |
Sunday, May 10, 2020 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| June Solstice |
Saturday, June 20, 2020 | June Solstice in Guatemala (Guatemala City) |
| Army Day Holiday |
Monday, June 29, 2020 | Army Day Holiday is a national holiday in Guatemala |
| Army Day |
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Army Day is a observance in Guatemala |
| Assumption of Mary (Guatemala City only) |
Saturday, August 15, 2020 | The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year. |
| Independence Day |
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | Independence Day is a national holiday in Guatemala |
| September Equinox |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | September Equinox in Guatemala (Guatemala City) |
| Dia de la raza |
Monday, October 12, 2020 | Dia de la raza is a bank holiday in Guatemala |
| Revolution of 1944 |
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 | Revolution of 1944 is a national holiday in Guatemala |
| All Saints' Day |
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day. |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2020 | December Solstice in Guatemala (Guatemala City) |
| Christmas Eve |
Thursday, December 24, 2020 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2020 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year's Eve |
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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