El Salvador Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Day Holiday
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Victims of the Armed Conflict
Victims of the Armed Conflict is an observance in El Salvador
Signing of the Peace Accords
Signing of the Peace Accords is an observance in El Salvador
March
Women's Day
Women's Day is an observance in El Salvador
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
May
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Day of the Cross
Day of the Cross is an observance in El Salvador
Cross Day
Cross Day is an observance in El Salvador
Soldiers' Day
Soldiers' Day is an observance in El Salvador
Mother's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
June
August
San Salvador Day 1 (S. Salvador only)
San Salvador Day 1 (S. Salvador only) is a local holiday in El Salvador
San Salvador Day 2 (S. Salvador only)
San Salvador Day 2 (S. Salvador only) is a local holiday in El Salvador
Celebrations of San Salvador
Celebrations of San Salvador is a national holiday in El Salvador
October
December
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a national holiday in El Salvador
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.