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Holy Week officially begins with Ramos Sunday’s celebration. However, the ruling for this commemoration begins from Holy Thursday. These are the rest dates.
Holy Week in Guatemala is a religious, cultural and social celebration of great importance in the country. (PHOTO FREE PRESS: PL hemeroteca)
The Easter week It is one of the Most significant celebrations for the Catholic religionsince during this period the central events of the Christian faith are commemorated: The passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This liturgical time, which is lived with solemnity and devotion, is the culmination of the Lent and the moment when believers relive the sacrifice of Christ through different traditions, rites and ceremonies.
For Catholics, the Easter week It is a moment of deep reflection, recollection and renewal of faith. It is characterized by austerity, meat abstinence on Fridays, The fast In certain days and constant prayer
When does Holy Week begin?
From the biblical point of view, Holy Week begins Palm Sunday, Date in which Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem is remembered.
This day marks the beginning of a series of events that include the last dinner, the trial against Poncio Pilato, the crucifixion on Mount Calvary and the glorious resurrection in the early hours of the early morning Easter Sunday.
This year, Ramos Sunday will be April 13.
To this celebration precedes the Dolores Friday (April 11), date on which it previously corresponded to the celebration of the pain of the Mother of God.
What are the important Holy Week dates?
In it 2025Holy Week will be held from April 13 to 20.
The key dates are:
- Palm Sunday (April 13): Start of Holy Week.
- Holy Thursday (April 17): Commemoration of the Last Supper.
- Good Friday (April 18): Memory of the Crucifixion of Jesus.
- Resurrection Sunday (April 20): Celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.
When does the holiday start per Holy Week in Guatemala?
In Guatemalahe Labor Code In article 127 states that the mandatory breaks of Holy Week are Thursday, Friday and Holy Saturdaywith salary enjoyment.
These days fall
- Holy Thursday (April 17)
- Good Friday (April 18)
- Saturday of Gloria (April 19)
However, some companies grant half a day of Holy Wednesday (April 16), although this is not established by law.