In 2024, El Salvador has 26 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is November, with 9. 6 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 7 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 7 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Father's Day (May 10) to August Festivals (August 1): 83 days.
The first holiday of the year is Labour Day (May 1) and the last is New Year's Eve (December 31).
Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
The Day of the Cross
May 3 · Friday
Mother's Day
May 10 · Friday
Father's Day
May 10 · Friday
August Festivals
August 2 · Friday
August Festivals
August 5 · Monday
National Pupusa Festival
November 8 · Friday
National Pupusa Festival
November 11 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does El Salvador have in 2024?+
El Salvador has 26 official public holidays in 2024, with November being the busiest month (9).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in El Salvador?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is Labour Day, on May 1.
How many long weekends are there in El Salvador in 2024?+
7 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in El Salvador?+
7 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: August Festivals (August 3), August Festivals (August 4), Independence Day (September 15), Ethnic Pride Day (October 12), Day of the Dead (November 2), National Pupusa Festival (November 9), National Pupusa Festival (November 10).