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New Year's Day
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Monday |
Jan. 1, 2024 |
National
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All
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Local name: Año Nuevo
Observed on January 1, welcoming the start of the new year with family gatherings and celebrations.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Tuesday |
Jan. 2, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Saturday |
March 23, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Sunday |
March 24, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Monday |
March 25, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Tuesday |
March 26, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Wednesday |
March 27, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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Holy Thursday
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Thursday |
March 28, 2024 |
National
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All
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Local name: Jueves Santo
Commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with His disciples, part of Holy Week observances.
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Good Friday
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Friday |
March 29, 2024 |
National
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All
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Local name: Viernes Santo
A solemn Christian day remembering the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed with processions and religious services.
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Holy Saturday
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Saturday |
March 30, 2024 |
National
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All
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Local name: Sábado Santo
The day after Good Friday, a time of reflection and preparation for Easter Sunday.
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Labour Day
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Wednesday |
May 1, 2024 |
National
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All
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Local name: Día del Trabajo
Observed on May 1, honoring workers’ rights, achievements, and contributions.
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Mother's Day
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Friday |
May 10, 2024 |
National
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All
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Local name: Día de la Madre
A day to honor and appreciate mothers and their role in family and society.
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Father's Day
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Monday |
June 17, 2024 |
National
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All
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Local name: Día del Padre
A day dedicated to showing gratitude and respect to fathers and paternal figures.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Thursday |
Aug. 1, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Friday |
Aug. 2, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Saturday |
Aug. 3, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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Fiesta de San Salvador
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Saturday |
Aug. 3, 2024 |
Regional
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San Salvador
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Celebrated during the August Fiestas Agostinas, honoring the Divine Savior of the World, patron of El Salvador.
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Fiestas Patronales
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Sunday |
Aug. 4, 2024 |
Regional
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All
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Local festivals honoring a community’s patron saint, featuring music, dances, and cultural events.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Sunday |
Aug. 4, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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Fiesta de San Salvador
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Monday |
Aug. 5, 2024 |
Regional
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San Salvador
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Celebrated during the August Fiestas Agostinas, honoring the Divine Savior of the World, patron of El Salvador.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Monday |
Aug. 5, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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Fiesta de San Salvador
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Tuesday |
Aug. 6, 2024 |
National
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All
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Celebrated during the August Fiestas Agostinas, honoring the Divine Savior of the World, patron of El Salvador.
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Independence Day
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Sunday |
Sept. 15, 2024 |
National
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All
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Local name: Día de la Independencia
Observed on September 15, marking El Salvador’s independence from Spain in 1821.
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All Souls' Day
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Saturday |
Nov. 2, 2024 |
National
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All
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Local name: Día de los Difuntos
A day of remembering and honoring deceased loved ones with visits to cemeteries and prayers.
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Christmas Eve
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Tuesday |
Dec. 24, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Nochebuena
The evening before Christmas, often spent with family gatherings and festive meals.
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Christmas Day
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Wednesday |
Dec. 25, 2024 |
National
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All
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Local name: Navidad
Celebrated on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ with family reunions and gift-giving.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Thursday |
Dec. 26, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Friday |
Dec. 27, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Saturday |
Dec. 28, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Sunday |
Dec. 29, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Monday |
Dec. 30, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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Public Sector Holiday
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Tuesday |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Government
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All
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Local name: Día festivo del sector público
Government offices, schools, and most businesses close during public holidays.
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New Year's Eve
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Tuesday |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Banks
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All
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Local name: Nochevieja
The last night of the year, observed with parties, fireworks, and anticipation for the new year.
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