2025 Holidays - Honduras

Honduras Public Holiday Observance Rules

1. General Observance

Public holidays in Honduras are established by national law and government decrees and are published in the official holiday calendar. These holidays are observed on the specific dates set forth in that calendar.

2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday

- If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on that day.

- There is no automatic statutory provision for substituting the holiday with a day off on the following Monday unless explicitly provided by a government decree or collective agreement.

3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday

- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on that day.

- There is no automatic mechanism to shift a Saturday holiday to another weekday unless specifically stated in the official holiday calendar.

4. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)

- Honduras does not have a statutory mechanism for automatically adding extra “bridge” days to extend a holiday into a long weekend.

- Any additional days off beyond those specified in the official holiday calendar are determined by specific government directives or through employer discretion under collective agreements.

5. Additional Notes

- Employers are required to adhere to the official holiday calendar as published by the Government of Honduras.

- Employees working on a public holiday are entitled to premium pay or compensatory time off in accordance with Honduran labor law.

- For the most current and precise information, always consult the latest official holiday calendar and any recent government announcements or legislative updates.