Guatemala has a total of 27 holidays in 2021. 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	Friday, January 1, 2021	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox	Saturday, March 20, 2021	March Equinox in Guatemala (Guatemala City)
Maundy Thursday	Thursday, April 1, 2021	Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday	Friday, April 2, 2021	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Saturday	Saturday, April 3, 2021	Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 4, 2021	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday	Monday, April 5, 2021	Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labor Day	Saturday, May 1, 2021	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Labor Day Holiday	Monday, May 3, 2021	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)	Monday, May 10, 2021	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
June Solstice	Monday, June 21, 2021	June Solstice in Guatemala (Guatemala City)
Army Day Holiday	Monday, June 28, 2021	Army Day Holiday is a national holiday in Guatemala
Army Day	Wednesday, June 30, 2021	Army Day is a observance in Guatemala
Assumption of Mary (Guatemala City only)	Sunday, August 15, 2021	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.
Public Holiday	Monday, August 16, 2021	Public Holiday is a bank holiday in Guatemala
Independence Day	Wednesday, September 15, 2021	Independence Day is a national holiday in Guatemala
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 22, 2021	September Equinox in Guatemala (Guatemala City)
Dia de la raza	Tuesday, October 12, 2021	Dia de la raza is a bank holiday in Guatemala
Revolution of 1944	Wednesday, October 20, 2021	Revolution of 1944 is a national holiday in Guatemala
All Saints' Day	Monday, November 1, 2021	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
December Solstice	Tuesday, December 21, 2021	December Solstice in Guatemala (Guatemala City)
Christmas Eve	Friday, December 24, 2021	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Public Sector Holiday	Friday, December 24, 2021	Public Sector Holiday is a government holiday in Guatemala
Christmas Day	Saturday, December 25, 2021	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Public Sector Holiday	Monday, December 27, 2021	Public Sector Holiday is a government holiday in Guatemala
New Year's Eve	Friday, December 31, 2021	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
Public Sector Holiday	Friday, December 31, 2021	Public Sector Holiday is a government holiday in Guatemala