National and Public Holidays in El Salvador (2026) 🇸🇻

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

The next public holiday in El Salvador is Independence Day on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 — in 39 days.

Q: How many public holidays does El Salvador have in 2026?

El Salvador has 11 public holidays in 2026.

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

The most recent public holiday in El Salvador was Celebrations of San Salvador on Thursday, August 6, 2026 — yesterday.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in El Salvador?

The next 3 public holidays in El Salvador:Tuesday, September 15, 2026: Independence DayMonday, November 2, 2026: All Souls' DayFriday, December 25, 2026: Christmas Day

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 2027?

El Salvador will have 11 public holidays in 2027.

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 Independence Day. The most recent was Celebrations of San Salvador.

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This year, El Salvador observes 11 public holidays, with 11 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Independence Day on 15 Sep. The most recently passed holiday was Celebrations of San Salvador. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for El Salvador.

2026 National Holidays in El Salvador

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

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State & Regional Holidays in El Salvador

Ahuachapán Holidays

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

Cabañas Holidays

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

Chalatenango Holidays

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

Cuscatlán Holidays

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

La Libertad Holidays

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

La Paz Holidays

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

La Unión Holidays

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

Morazán Holidays

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

San Miguel Holidays

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

San Salvador Holidays

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

San Vicente Holidays

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

Santa Ana Holidays

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

Sonsonate Holidays

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

Usulután Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
4 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
10 May	Sunday	Mother's Day
17 Jun	Wednesday	Father's Day
6 Aug	Thursday	Celebrations of San Salvador
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
2 Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day
25 Dec	Friday	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 Independence Day on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 — in 39 days.

Is today a public holiday in El Salvador?

No — today (Friday, August 7, 2026) is not a public holiday in El Salvador.

How many public holidays does El Salvador have in 2026?

El Salvador has 11 public holidays in 2026.

What was the most recent public holiday in El Salvador?

The most recent public holiday in El Salvador was Celebrations of San Salvador on Thursday, August 6, 2026 — yesterday.

What are the upcoming public holidays in El Salvador?

The next 3 public holidays in El Salvador:

Tuesday, September 15, 2026: Independence Day
Monday, November 2, 2026: All Souls' Day
Friday, December 25, 2026: Christmas Day

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 2027?

El Salvador will have 11 public holidays in 2027.

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.