Friday, May 1st is approaching, a holiday in Guatemalafor International Labor Day, in which Guatemalan families take the opportunity to share with family and friends.
The Labor Code stipulates that it is a paid leave. During this commemorative date, the rights of workers are made visible.
Celebrated every May 1, International Workers’ Day has its origins in the industrialized world. At that time, working hours extended up to 18 hours a day and pay was unequal depending on the worker.
During those years, there was also marked discrimination against women, the elderly and children, who were hired with lower salaries or to perform heavy work.
What other holidays and holidays are expected in Guatemala?
According to the Labor Codeall holidays must be paideven if the worker does not work that day. In addition, each municipality in the country has a local holidaywhich varies depending on the locality and is usually celebrated in honor of a patron saint or historical date.
- Tuesday June 30: Army Day
- Saturday August 15. Local holiday in the capital city for Assumption Day.
- Tuesday September 15. Independence Day.
- Tuesday, October 20. Revolution Day.
- Sunday, November 1. All Hallows.
- Thursday, December 24. You rest after 12 noon.
- Friday, December 25. Christmas holiday. It will be next to a long weekend.
- Thursday, December 31 (New Year). You rest after noon. It will be next to a long weekend.
- Local holiday day. This date varies depending on your municipality of residence. Commonly, this holiday is known as a holiday due to its commemorative nature.