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San Salvador Public Holidays 2026

El Salvador

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in San Salvador for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

Turn a holiday into a long break

Choose how many days of leave you are willing to book. We work out which holiday gives you the longest run of days off for that spend, and mark the days to book in the calendar below. How this works →

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Showing the best break you can get with 2 leave days.

Best break this yearTuesday, August 4, 2026

Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.

Fiestas Agostinas + Celebración del Divino Salvador del Mundo

Sat, Aug 1 → Sun, Aug 9

9
days off in a row
2
leave days booked
Fr31
Sa1
Su2
Mo3
Tu4
We5
Th6
Fr7
Sa8
Su9
Mo10

Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 2 leave days turn into 9 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

9 of the 10 2026 holidays have already passed.

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          Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday)

          Thursday, April 2, 2026

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          Viernes Santo (Good Friday)

          Friday, April 3, 2026

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          Sabado Santo (Easter Saturday)

          Saturday, April 4, 2026

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          Día del Trabajador (Labour Day)

          Friday, May 1, 2026

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              Fiestas Agostinas

              Monday, August 3, 2026

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              Fiestas Agostinas

              Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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              Celebración del Divino Salvador del Mundo

              Thursday, August 6, 2026

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              Día de la Independencia (Independence Day)

              Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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                Día de los Difuntos (All Souls' Day)

                Monday, November 2, 2026

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                Navidad (Christmas Day)

                Friday, December 25, 2026

              About Public Holidays in San Salvador

              Public holidays in San Salvador, El Salvador are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

              This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

              All Public Holidays in San Salvador, El Salvador 2026

              DateDayHolidayType
              April 2, 2026ThursdayJueves Santo (Maundy Thursday)Public Holiday
              April 3, 2026FridayViernes Santo (Good Friday)Public Holiday
              April 4, 2026SaturdaySabado Santo (Easter Saturday)Public Holiday
              May 1, 2026FridayDía del Trabajador (Labour Day)Public Holiday
              August 3, 2026MondayFiestas AgostinasPublic Holiday
              August 5, 2026WednesdayFiestas AgostinasPublic Holiday
              August 6, 2026ThursdayCelebración del Divino Salvador del MundoPublic Holiday
              September 15, 2026TuesdayDía de la Independencia (Independence Day)Public Holiday
              November 2, 2026MondayDía de los Difuntos (All Souls' Day)Public Holiday
              December 25, 2026FridayNavidad (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

              All Public Holidays in San Salvador, El Salvador 2027

              DateDayHolidayType
              March 25, 2027ThursdayJueves Santo (Maundy Thursday)Public Holiday
              March 26, 2027FridayViernes Santo (Good Friday)Public Holiday
              March 27, 2027SaturdaySabado Santo (Easter Saturday)Public Holiday
              May 1, 2027SaturdayDía del Trabajador (Labour Day)Public Holiday
              August 3, 2027TuesdayFiestas AgostinasPublic Holiday
              August 5, 2027ThursdayFiestas AgostinasPublic Holiday
              August 6, 2027FridayCelebración del Divino Salvador del MundoPublic Holiday
              September 15, 2027WednesdayDía de la Independencia (Independence Day)Public Holiday
              November 2, 2027TuesdayDía de los Difuntos (All Souls' Day)Public Holiday
              December 25, 2027SaturdayNavidad (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

              Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

              Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

              San Salvador Holidays Explained

              Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday) · April 2

              The Thursday before Easter, remembering the Last Supper. Its date moves each year with Easter.

              Viernes Santo (Good Friday) · April 3

              The Friday before Easter, when Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.

              Día del Trabajador (Labour Day) · May 1

              A day honoring workers and the labor movement.

              Navidad (Christmas Day) · December 25

              Celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25 and is one of the most widely observed holidays in the world.

              Other Observances in San Salvador, El Salvador 2026

              These dates are marked in San Salvador, El Salvador but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

              DateDayHolidayType
              January 1, 2026ThursdayAño Nuevo (New Year's Day)Observance
              January 16, 2026FridayFirma de los Acuerdos de PazObservance
              March 8, 2026SundayDía de la MujerObservance
              April 5, 2026SundayPascua (Easter Sunday)Observance
              May 7, 2026ThursdayDía del Soldado (Soldier's Day)Observance
              May 10, 2026SundayDía de la Madre (Mother's Day)Optional
              June 17, 2026WednesdayDía del Padre (Father's Day)Observance
              June 22, 2026MondayDía del MaestroOptional

              Frequently Asked Questions

              How many public holidays are there in San Salvador?

              San Salvador, El Salvador has 10 public holidays in 2026, 3 fewer than the global average of 13.

              Does San Salvador give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

              No — San Salvador, El Salvador does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

              What is the longest break possible in San Salvador in 2026?

              With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in San Salvador, El Salvador in 2026 is 9 consecutive days off, August 1–August 9, by booking 2 days of leave.

              When is the next public holiday in San Salvador?

              The next public holiday in San Salvador, El Salvador is Navidad (Christmas Day) on December 25, 2026.

              Which holidays in San Salvador change date each year?

              Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Saturday do not fall on the same date every year in San Salvador, El Salvador, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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