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Public holidays in El Salvador 2026
The following is a complete list of public holidays in El Salvador. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.
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| Holiday name | Date | Holiday type | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2026 | Observance day | in 547 days |
| Firma de los Acuerdos de Paz | January 16, 2026 | Observance day | in 562 days |
| Día de la Mujer | March 8, 2026 | Observance day | in 613 days |
| Maundy Thursday | April 2, 2026 | Public holiday | in 638 days |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Public holiday | in 639 days |
| Holy Saturday | April 4, 2026 | Public holiday | in 640 days |
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 | Observance day | in 641 days |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 667 days |
| Soldier's Day | May 7, 2026 | Observance day | in 673 days |
| Mother's Day | May 10, 2026 | Optional holiday - majority of people take the day off | in 676 days |
| Father's Day | June 17, 2026 | Observance day | in 714 days |
| Teachers' Day | June 22, 2026 | Optional holiday - majority of people take the day off | in 719 days |
| Celebración del Divino Salvador del Mundo | August 6, 2026 | Public holiday | in 764 days |
| Independence Day | September 15, 2026 | Public holiday | in 804 days |
| All Souls' Day | November 2, 2026 | Public holiday | in 852 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 905 days |