He Guatemala Army Day each is commemorated June 30 as a tribute to the military institution that protects sovereignty and national security.
This official holiday is contemplated in the law as a paid rest day for public and private sector workers.
This 2025, Guatemala’s army commemorates 154 years of its foundationfrom the events that occurred June 30, 1871which marked a before and after in the history of the country.
How will the ASUET of Army Day be applied in 2025?
In accordance with current regulations, the Army Day Asueto in 2025 It will be enjoyed The same Monday, June 30since It will not be reprogrammed According to Decree 42-2010, which regulates the transfer of rivers to foster domestic tourism.
This means that public and private sector employees They will have rest with salary enjoyment that daywithout alterations on the date.
What happened on June 30, 1871?
According to a document prepared by the Guatemalan Institute of Radio Education (Iger) and the Association of Educational and Cultural Services (ASEC)on June 30, 1871 the call was consolidated Liberal Revolutionheaded by Miguel García Granados and Justo Rufino Barrioswho would later occupy the Presidency of the Republic.
During that time, Guatemala went through a strong economic crisis after being governed by Conservatives for 30 yearsfrom the Foundation of the Republic. Social discontent led the liberals to organize a armed movement who overthrew the then president Vicente Cernasuccessor of Rafael Carrera.
This triumph gave way to a new political and institutional stage known as the Liberal regimewhich lasted until October 1944 Revolution. During that period, transformations were promoted in the educational system, infrastructure and economic development of the country.
What establishes the Constitution on the Army?
The Political Constitution of the Republic of Guatemala Define al Army Like one institution aimed at protecting independence, sovereignty and national honor. In addition, it guarantees the Territorial integrityas well as the peace and internal and external security of the country.
This function is backed by the Decree 72-90approved by the Congress of the Republic, which ratifies the Responsibility of the Army in the shelter of the fundamental values of Guatemala.
He Guatemala Army It is made up of three main branches: Terrestrial, aerial and naval forces.