Best Days to Take Leave in Guatemala 2027
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Wed, Mar 24 to get 5 days off from Mar 24 to Mar 28. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday.
- Take Mon, Mar 29 to get 5 days off from Mar 25 to Mar 29. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday.
- Take Mon, Jan 4 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
- Take Fri, Oct 29 to get 4 days off from Oct 29 to Nov 1. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by All Saints' Day.
- Take Tue, Nov 2 to get 4 days off from Oct 30 to Nov 2. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by All Saints' Day.
Guatemala 2027 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 6 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2027 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2027-01-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Maundy Thursday (2027-03-25, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Good Friday (2027-03-26, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- All Saints' Day (2027-11-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Christmas Eve (2027-12-24, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- New Year's Eve (2027-12-31, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
Guatemala Official Public Holidays 2027 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2027-01-01) | Fri | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 25 (2027-03-25) | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Mar 26 (2027-03-26) | Fri | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 27 (2027-03-27) | Sat | Holy Saturday | Public |
| Mar 28 (2027-03-28) | Sun | Easter Sunday | Public |
| May 1 (2027-05-01) | Sat | International Workers' Day | Public |
| Jun 30 (2027-06-30) | Wed | Army Day | Public |
| Sep 15 (2027-09-15) | Wed | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 20 (2027-10-20) | Wed | Revolution Day | Public |
| Nov 1 (2027-11-01) | Mon | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 24 (2027-12-24) | Fri | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Dec 25 (2027-12-25) | Sat | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 31 (2027-12-31) | Fri | New Year's Eve | Public |
About Guatemala Holidays & Observances
Guatemala's official holiday calendar encompasses national statutory dates and municipal festival days like the vibrant Holy Week processions. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.