Read the nationwide private-sector calendar
The complete nationwide private-sector paid-holiday calendar for 2026 is below. [source]
| Date | Holiday | Timing on the review date |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 [source] | New Year’s Day | Past [source] |
| April 2 [source] | Holy Thursday | Past [source] |
| April 3 [source] | Good Friday | Past [source] |
| April 4 [source] | Holy Saturday | Past [source] |
| May 1 [source] | Labor Day | Past [source] |
| May 10 [source] | Mother’s Day | Past [source] |
| June 17 [source] | Father’s Day | Past [source] |
| August 6 [source] | Divine Savior of the World festivities | Past [source] |
| September 15 [source] | Independence Day | Past as of September 22 [source] |
| November 2 [source] | Day of the Dead | Upcoming [source] |
| December 25 [source] | Christmas Day | Upcoming [source] |
Holy Week accounted for three separate dates in this calendar: Thursday April 2, Friday April 3 and Saturday April 4. [source]
Keep San Salvador’s local dates separate
San Salvador had two additional local paid holidays in 2026: August 3 and August 5. [source] August 6 was nationwide. [source]
| Date | Scope in the calendar |
|---|---|
| August 3 [source] | Local paid holiday in the city of San Salvador [source] |
| August 5 [source] | Local paid holiday in the city of San Salvador [source] |
| August 6 [source] | Nationwide paid holiday for the private sector [source] |
Match the calendar to the right sector
MARN’s annual calendar presents public-sector vacation periods and specific private-sector paid holidays in separate columns. [source] Use the private-sector list above for the scope described on this page. A calendar entry does not supply the operating plan for a named hotel, attraction, restaurant or bus.
The best-time-to-visit guide helps place these dates beside seasonal plans. Use the seven-day itinerary to connect dates with overnight stops, and the transport overview to identify the routes that need direct confirmation.
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Common questions
What are El Salvador’s nationwide private-sector paid holidays in 2026?
El Salvador’s 2026 nationwide private-sector paid-holiday calendar includes January 1; April 2, 3 and 4; May 1; May 10; June 17; August 6; September 15; November 2; and December 25. [source] Confirm the arrangements for lodging, activities and transport directly with the places involved.
Does the public-sector vacation calendar apply to private businesses?
Use the calendar for the sector you are planning around. MARN’s 2026 calendar separates public-sector vacation periods from specific private-sector paid holidays in different columns. [source] For a particular hotel, attraction, restaurant or transport service, ask that operator about its arrangements for your date.
Are the San Salvador dates national holidays?
In 2026, August 3 and 5 were local paid holidays in the city of San Salvador, while August 6 was a nationwide paid holiday for the private sector. [source] Keep the local dates separate when comparing a capital stay with plans elsewhere in El Salvador.
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- After September 22, the nationwide private-sector paid-holiday dates remaining in the 2026 calendar are November 2 and December 25.
- In 2026, the private-sector paid holidays for Holy Week were Thursday April 2, Friday April 3 and Saturday April 4.
- El Salvador’s 2026 nationwide private-sector paid-holiday calendar includes January 1; April 2, 3 and 4; May 1; May 10; June 17; August 6; September 15; November 2; and December 25.
- In 2026, August 3 and 5 were local paid holidays in the city of San Salvador, while August 6 was a nationwide paid holiday for the private sector.
- MARN’s 2026 calendar separates public-sector vacation periods from specific private-sector paid holidays in different columns.
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