Public holidays in El Salvador
El Salvador has 8 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 8 Public
- 2 Optional
- 6 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Observance |
| January 16 | Friday | Firma de los Acuerdos de Paz | Observance |
| March 8 | Sunday | Día de la Mujer | Observance |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 4 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 7 | Thursday | Soldier's Day | Observance |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Optional |
| June 17 | Wednesday | Father's Day | Observance |
| June 22 | Monday | Día del Maestro | Optional |
| August 6 | Thursday | Celebración del Divino Salvador del Mundo | Public |
| September 15 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| November 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does El Salvador have in 2026?
- El Salvador has 8 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in El Salvador in 2026?
- The first is Maundy Thursday, on April 2, 2026.
- Which public holidays in El Salvador fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 1 of them: Easter Saturday.
Regions with their own holidays
These 1 regions observe holidays the rest of the country does not.