El Salvador Holidays 2026
Complete list of public holidays and observances in El Salvador for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
Fri 16
Victims of the Armed Conflict
Observance
March
Sun 8
Women's Day
Observance
Sun 29
Palm Sunday
Observance
April
Thu 2
Maundy Thursday
Public holiday
Fri 3
Good Friday
Public holiday
Sat 4
Holy Saturday
Public holiday
Sun 5
Easter Sunday
Observance
May
Fri 1
Labor Day / May Day
Public holiday
Sun 3
Cross Day
Observance
Thu 7
Soldiers' Day
Observance
Sun 10
Mothers' Day
Public holiday
June
Wed 17
Fathers' Day
Public holiday
Mon 22
Teachers' Day
Observance
August
Thu 6
Celebrations of San Salvador
Public holiday
September
Tue 15
Independence Day
Public holiday
October
Thu 1
Children's Day
Observance
November
Mon 2
All Saints Day
Public holiday
December
Thu 24
Christmas Eve
Observance
Fri 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Thu 31
New Year's Eve
Observance