National and Public Holidays in El Salvador (2021) 🇸🇻

Q: When is the next public holiday in El Salvador?

The next public holiday in El Salvador is Celebrations of San Salvador on Thursday, August 6, 2026 — in 43 days.

Q: How many public holidays does El Salvador have in 2021?

El Salvador has 11 public holidays in 2021.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in El Salvador?

The most recent public holiday in El Salvador was Father's Day on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — 7 days ago.

Q: How does El Salvador's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

El Salvador has 11 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Guatemala: 11 public holidaysHonduras: 11 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does El Salvador have in 2022?

El Salvador will have 11 public holidays in 2022.

Q: Does El Salvador have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — El Salvador has 14 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.

El Salvador observes 11 public holidays this year, with 11 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Celebrations of San Salvador. The most recent was Father's Day.

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
2 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
3 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
10 May	Monday	Mother's Day
17 Jun	Thursday	Father's Day
6 Aug	Friday	Celebrations of San Salvador
15 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
2 Nov	Tuesday	All Souls' Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

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State & Regional Holidays in El Salvador

Ahuachapán Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
2 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
3 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
10 May	Monday	Mother's Day
17 Jun	Thursday	Father's Day
6 Aug	Friday	Celebrations of San Salvador
15 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
2 Nov	Tuesday	All Souls' Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

Cabañas Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
2 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
3 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
10 May	Monday	Mother's Day
17 Jun	Thursday	Father's Day
6 Aug	Friday	Celebrations of San Salvador
15 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
2 Nov	Tuesday	All Souls' Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

Chalatenango Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
2 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
3 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
10 May	Monday	Mother's Day
17 Jun	Thursday	Father's Day
6 Aug	Friday	Celebrations of San Salvador
15 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
2 Nov	Tuesday	All Souls' Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

Cuscatlán Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
2 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
3 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
10 May	Monday	Mother's Day
17 Jun	Thursday	Father's Day
6 Aug	Friday	Celebrations of San Salvador
15 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
2 Nov	Tuesday	All Souls' Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

La Libertad Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
2 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
3 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
10 May	Monday	Mother's Day
17 Jun	Thursday	Father's Day
6 Aug	Friday	Celebrations of San Salvador
15 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
2 Nov	Tuesday	All Souls' Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

La Paz Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
2 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
3 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
10 May	Monday	Mother's Day
17 Jun	Thursday	Father's Day
6 Aug	Friday	Celebrations of San Salvador
15 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
2 Nov	Tuesday	All Souls' Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

La Unión Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
2 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
3 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
10 May	Monday	Mother's Day
17 Jun	Thursday	Father's Day
6 Aug	Friday	Celebrations of San Salvador
15 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
2 Nov	Tuesday	All Souls' Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

Morazán Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
2 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
3 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
10 May	Monday	Mother's Day
17 Jun	Thursday	Father's Day
6 Aug	Friday	Celebrations of San Salvador
15 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
2 Nov	Tuesday	All Souls' Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

San Miguel Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
2 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
3 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
10 May	Monday	Mother's Day
17 Jun	Thursday	Father's Day
6 Aug	Friday	Celebrations of San Salvador
15 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
2 Nov	Tuesday	All Souls' Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

San Salvador Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
2 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
3 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
10 May	Monday	Mother's Day
17 Jun	Thursday	Father's Day
3 Aug	Tuesday	Feast of San Salvador
5 Aug	Thursday	Feast of San Salvador
6 Aug	Friday	Celebrations of San Salvador
15 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
2 Nov	Tuesday	All Souls' Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

San Vicente Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
2 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
3 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
10 May	Monday	Mother's Day
17 Jun	Thursday	Father's Day
6 Aug	Friday	Celebrations of San Salvador
15 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
2 Nov	Tuesday	All Souls' Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

Santa Ana Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
2 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
3 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
10 May	Monday	Mother's Day
17 Jun	Thursday	Father's Day
6 Aug	Friday	Celebrations of San Salvador
15 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
2 Nov	Tuesday	All Souls' Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

Sonsonate Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
2 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
3 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
10 May	Monday	Mother's Day
17 Jun	Thursday	Father's Day
6 Aug	Friday	Celebrations of San Salvador
15 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
2 Nov	Tuesday	All Souls' Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

Usulután Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
2 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
3 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
10 May	Monday	Mother's Day
17 Jun	Thursday	Father's Day
6 Aug	Friday	Celebrations of San Salvador
15 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
2 Nov	Tuesday	All Souls' Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day

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Holidays in different states:

Federal Holidays
Ahuachapán
Cabañas
Chalatenango
Cuscatlán
La Libertad
La Paz
La Unión
Morazán
San Miguel
San Salvador
San Vicente
Santa Ana
Sonsonate
Usulután

Holidays in other countries:

🇸🇻 El Salvador 11 holidays
🇬🇹 Guatemala 11 holidays
🇭🇳 Honduras 11 holidays

Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in El Salvador

When is the next public holiday in El Salvador?

The next public holiday in El Salvador is Celebrations of San Salvador on Thursday, August 6, 2026 — in 43 days.

Is today a public holiday in El Salvador?

No — today (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) is not a public holiday in El Salvador.

How many public holidays does El Salvador have in 2021?

El Salvador has 11 public holidays in 2021.

What was the most recent public holiday in El Salvador?

The most recent public holiday in El Salvador was Father's Day on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — 7 days ago.

How does El Salvador's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

El Salvador has 11 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:

Guatemala: 11 public holidays
Honduras: 11 public holidays

How many public holidays does El Salvador have in 2022?

El Salvador will have 11 public holidays in 2022.

Does El Salvador have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — El Salvador has 14 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.