Guatemala has a total of 22 holidays in 2018. 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	Monday, January 1, 2018	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox	Tuesday, March 20, 2018	March Equinox in Guatemala (Guatemala City)
Maundy Thursday	Thursday, March 29, 2018	Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday	Friday, March 30, 2018	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Saturday	Saturday, March 31, 2018	Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 1, 2018	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday	Monday, April 2, 2018	Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labor Day	Tuesday, May 1, 2018	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)	Thursday, May 10, 2018	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
June Solstice	Thursday, June 21, 2018	June Solstice in Guatemala (Guatemala City)
Army Day Holiday	Saturday, June 30, 2018	Army Day Holiday is a national holiday in Guatemala
Bank Employee Day	Sunday, July 1, 2018	Bank Employee Day is a bank holiday in Guatemala
Assumption of Mary (Guatemala City only)	Wednesday, August 15, 2018	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	Saturday, September 15, 2018	Independence Day is a national holiday in Guatemala
September Equinox	Sunday, September 23, 2018	September Equinox in Guatemala (Guatemala City)
Dia de la raza	Friday, October 12, 2018	Dia de la raza is a bank holiday in Guatemala
Revolution of 1944	Saturday, October 20, 2018	Revolution of 1944 is a national holiday in Guatemala
All Saints' Day	Thursday, November 1, 2018	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
December Solstice	Friday, December 21, 2018	December Solstice in Guatemala (Guatemala City)
Christmas Eve	Monday, December 24, 2018	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Tuesday, December 25, 2018	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve	Monday, December 31, 2018	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.