El Salvador Public Holidays
El Salvador observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
El Salvador observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for El Salvador by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in El Salvador.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 3 | Sunday | The Day of the Cross |
| May 7 | Thursday | Soldiers' Day |
| May 10 | Sunday | Father's Day |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | August Festivals |
| Aug 2 | Sunday | August Festivals |
| Aug 3 | Monday | August Festivals |
| Aug 4 | Tuesday | August Festivals |
| Aug 5 | Wednesday | August Festivals |
| Aug 6 | Thursday | August Festivals |
| Aug 7 | Friday | August Festivals |
| Sep 15 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Oct 1 | Thursday | Children's Day |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Ethnic Pride Day |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.