The cultural diversity of the country is reflected in its commemorations, which pay tribute to illustrious characters, essential professions and relevant historical facts.
Although the most outstanding celebrations of the month include Father’s Day, Teacher Day and Army Day, June also houses other ephemeris with great symbolic value.
From the beginning to the end of the month, each date invites reflection or public recognition, sometimes accompanied by holidays that allow family to be shared or plan activities.
Next, the June commemoration calendar
June 1: Public Accountant Day and Auditor
This day recognizes the work of the professionals in charge of the audit and financial administration in the country. It was established by the representatives of the College of Public Accountants and Auditors of Guatemala in 2012, when registering the entity before the Assembly of Presidents of the Professional Colleges.
The Congress of the Republic formalized this date through Decree 16-2022, which grants award with salary to the aggregate professionals.
June 5: World Environment Day
This date was established by the United Nations in 1974 to promote actions in favor of the environment. In Guatemala, it was officially recognized by decree 36-96, which promotes awareness of recycling, ecological sustainability and environmental care.
June 9: National Day of Miguel Ángel Asturias
The legacy of the Guatemalan writer, journalist and diplomat Miguel Ángel Asturias, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1967 is commemorated. The date coincides with the anniversary of his death and was instituted through Legislative Agreement 17-2014.
In 2025, the commemoration will be special, since Guatemala declared the year as a national tribute for the 125th anniversary of his birth and the 50th anniversary of his death. In addition, the repatriation of their remains from Paris is expected.
June 17: Father’s Day
This celebration honors the father figure and its role in the family environment. In Guatemala, it was adopted in 1972 as a replica of the US holiday. It is not recognized as an official rule, since it does not appear in the Labor Code.
In 2016, a law initiative was presented that proposes a salary enjoyment for parents who work in the public and private sector. He Congress of the Republic It informs that this proposal remains in discussion.
June 22: Peace Day
Declared by Decree 37-80, this date commemorates the beatification of the Holy Brother Pedro de San José de Betancourt, held on June 22, 1980 in Rome. It is a day dedicated to promoting reconciliation and unity values.
June 25: Teacher’s Day
This celebration remembers the mobilizations of the teaching in 1944 against the Jorge Ubico regime, as well as the murder of Professor María Chinchilla, considered a martyr of the national teaching.
The day was officially recognized in 2006 through the Government Agreement 352-2006. It pays tribute to the educational work and civic commitment of the teaching guild.
June 30: Army Day
The role of the Armed Forces in the Military Movement of 1871 is commemorated, which promoted a political change under the leadership of Generals Miguel García Granados and Justo Rufino Barrios, promoters of the liberal reform.
This day is considered a national horn, as established by labor legislation, in recognition of the historical role of the army in said process.