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The next break may be the perfect occasion to plan a family trip. Know what are the holidays on the calendar after the fifth month of 2025.
Long breaks approach, this is the calendar of rivers and holidays of 2025. (Image: free press / freeepik)
Long breaks represent an excellent opportunity to organize trips, share with family or disconnect from the routine. Therefore, knowing the official calendar of holidays and holidays is key to planning in advance and taking advantage of each free date of the year.
The next break in Guatemala will be June 30, on the occasion of Army Day, commemoration that translates into a long weekend, since the holiday moves to later Monday. This holiday, contemplated in the official calendar of the Ministry of Labor, pays tribute to the Military Movement of 1871, which marked a political, social and economic change in the country.
The celebration also recognizes the role of the Army of Guatemala, according to the Political Constitution of the Republic, as guarantor of independence, sovereignty and national honor.
After this date, the workers of the City of Guatemala will enjoy August 15, the day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Patronal Festival of the capital. This holiday will also give way to a long break, coinciding with Friday, extending the celebration time during the weekend.
In addition to these two breaks, the country will have other holidays and half working days throughout the year, established by law to commemorate civic dates, celebrate traditions or remember historical facts that marked national identity.
Next, the holidays, holidays and half days in 2025.
OFFICIAL ASUETS OF 2025
- Army Day or Armed Forces: Monday, June 30 (Long Rest)
- Independence Day: Monday, September 15 (long rest)
- Revolution Day: Monday, October 20 (Official and Largo loan)
- All Saints Day: Saturday, November 1 (do not move; those who work that day receive double payment)
- Christmas: Thursday, December 25 (Official Asueto without change of date)
- New Year: Thursday, January 1, 2026 (Official Washing without Change of Date)
Other official breaks
The holidays are breaks recognized by the Ministry of Labor and are granted according to the employer festival of each municipality. Here are some examples:
- Day of the Virgen de la Asunción: Friday, August 15 (Rest in Guatemala City and municipalities that celebrate the Virgen de la Asunción)
- Santo Domingo de Guzmán: Monday, August 4 (Rest in Mixco and other municipalities that celebrate the same employer)
- Santiago Apostle: Friday July 25 (Rest in Antigua Guatemala, Chimaltenango and Santiago Atitlán)
Half working days
In addition to the full ruling, the Guatemalans have part -time working in the following dates:
- Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): The break starts at 12 noon
- Wednesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve): The rest starts at 12 noon