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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