Best Days to Take Leave in Guatemala 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Wed, Apr 12 to get 5 days off from Apr 12 to Apr 16. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday.
- Take Mon, Apr 17 to get 5 days off from Apr 13 to Apr 17. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday.
- Take Fri, Apr 28 to get 4 days off from Apr 28 to May 1. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by International Workers' Day.
- Take Tue, May 2 to get 4 days off from Apr 29 to May 2. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by International Workers' Day.
- Take Thu, Jun 29 to get 4 days off from Jun 29 to Jul 2. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Army Day.
Guatemala 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 7 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Maundy Thursday (2028-04-13, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Good Friday (2028-04-14, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- International Workers' Day (2028-05-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Army Day (2028-06-30, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Independence Day (2028-09-15, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Revolution Day (2028-10-20, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Christmas Day (2028-12-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
Guatemala Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 13 (2028-04-13) | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 14 (2028-04-14) | Fri | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 15 (2028-04-15) | Sat | Holy Saturday | Public |
| Apr 16 (2028-04-16) | Sun | Easter Sunday | Public |
| May 1 (2028-05-01) | Mon | International Workers' Day | Public |
| Jun 30 (2028-06-30) | Fri | Army Day | Public |
| Sep 15 (2028-09-15) | Fri | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 20 (2028-10-20) | Fri | Revolution Day | Public |
| Nov 1 (2028-11-01) | Wed | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 24 (2028-12-24) | Sun | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Dec 25 (2028-12-25) | Mon | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 31 (2028-12-31) | Sun | 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.