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In 2025, the calendar will allow Guatemalans to enjoy three long weekends included in the remaining eight breaks established by law. Know the dates.
During Guatemalan holidays and holidays, people often visit places such as Lake Atitlán, Antigua Guatemala, among others. (Free Press Photo: AFP)
Officially, in Guatemala, according to the Article 127, Chapter Fourth“Weekly breaks, loan days and vacations” of the Labor Code, Every worker is entitled to 11 holiday dates per year.
Of these, 10 correspond to general rest dates, and one to the local festival Where the company is located.
The days of ruling are those in which workers suspend their work activities, without losing the right to their salary, due to the commemoration of an important date.
The holiday dates established by law are the following:
- January 1
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday Santos
- May 1
- June 30
- September 15
- October 20
- November 1
- December 24 (noon, from 12 noon)
- December 25
- December 31 (noon, from 12 noon)
- On the day of the holiday of the town (such as August 15 in Guatemala City)
In addition, some of these holidays can be enjoyed as long weekends, according to the regulations established in 2018, which allow to transfer certain breaks to Friday or Monday to promote internal tourism.
When will it be the next break?
So far from 2025, the Guatemalans have already enjoyed three of the 11 holidays, so they remain eight. These are the following dates in which you can enjoy a break during the year:
- Army Day: Monday, June 30 (this date contemplates a long weekend, as established in the law)
- Day of the Virgen de la Asunción: Friday, August 15 (only in the capital city)
- Independence Day: Monday, September 15 (although the law does not contemplate the transfer of this date, coinciding with Monday will be enjoyed as a long weekend)
- Revolution day: Monday, October 20 (in the same way that on September 15, it does not move according to the law, but when falling on Monday it will be enjoyed as a long weekend)
- All Hallows: Saturday, November 1
- Wednesday, December 24: Rest from noon
- Christmas: Thursday, December 25
- Wednesday, December 31: Rest from noon
What are long weekends?
According to the 2025 calendar, Guatemalans can enjoy three long weekends. People who reside in the capital city will enjoy four:
- Monday, June 30
- Friday, August 15 (only in the capital city)
- Monday, September 15
- Monday, October 20
What to do in Guatemala during the break?
If you want to know activities to enjoy during the rest days, we recommend you consult the Event Agenda Free press What to do in Guatemala? and stay aware of the options available.