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2026 El Salvador Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in El Salvador for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

26

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

November

9 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

August Festivals

36 days away

About El Salvador holidays in 2026

In 2026, El Salvador observes a variety of holidays, with a notable concentration of celebrations in the latter half of the year. May marks the beginning of a more active holiday period, followed by significant observances in August and November. The year concludes with Christmas Day, a widely recognized holiday.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 3, 2026SundayThe Day of the Cross
May 7, 2026ThursdaySoldiers' Day
May 10, 2026SundayFather's Day
May 10, 2026SundayMother's Day
August 1, 2026SaturdayAugust Festivals
August 2, 2026SundayAugust Festivals
August 3, 2026MondayAugust Festivals
August 4, 2026TuesdayAugust Festivals
August 5, 2026WednesdayAugust Festivals
August 6, 2026ThursdayAugust Festivals
August 7, 2026FridayAugust Festivals
September 15, 2026TuesdayIndependence Day
October 1, 2026ThursdayChildren's Day
October 12, 2026MondayEthnic Pride Day
November 2, 2026MondayDay of the Dead
November 7, 2026SaturdayNational Pupusa Festival
November 8, 2026SundayNational Pupusa Festival
November 9, 2026MondayNational Pupusa Festival
November 10, 2026TuesdayNational Pupusa Festival
November 11, 2026WednesdayNational Pupusa Festival
November 12, 2026ThursdayNational Pupusa Festival
November 13, 2026FridayNational Pupusa Festival
November 21, 2026SaturdayDay of the Queen of Peace
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 31, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve

Planning around El Salvador holidays in 2026

  • Observe that several holidays, such as the August Festivals and National Pupusa Festival, span multiple consecutive days.
  • Note that some dates, like Father's Day and Mother's Day, may fall on the same day.
  • Be aware that the calendar includes a mix of national observances and cultural celebrations.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in El Salvador for 2026 shows a distinct pattern of activity, with a quiet first quarter followed by a surge in observances from May through November. May, August, and November are particularly active months, featuring multiple holidays and extended celebrations.

The year concludes with a few significant holidays in December, including Christmas Day. The distribution highlights a concentration of cultural and national events in the latter half of the year, with fewer nationwide holidays observed in the first four months.

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