Calendar density
high-density public-holiday calendar
El Salvador has 26 public holidays in the rolling 12-month window and 26 total retained holiday rows across all types.
Holiday calendar
Public holidays in El Salvador.
26 in 202626 in 2027Next: National Pupusa Festival · Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Holiday tables, the next-holiday snapshot, and curated explainer links refresh on the daily calendar update window.
Next holiday
National Pupusa Festival
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Primary timezone
America/El_Salvador
Useful when holiday planning crosses countries or teams.
Curated explainers
0
Focused detail pages kept live for the strongest holiday queries.
Airport / timezone context
1 zones
Cross-links below connect this calendar to travel and time-reference pages.
Year-of-public-holidays pattern
El Salvador across the next 12 months
26 public holidays fall between Thu, Nov 5, 2026 and Fri, Nov 5, 2027 in El Salvador. The classifier below is a transparent keyword heuristic, not a legal taxonomy.
Classification mix
- Religious8
- Civic3
- Cultural2
- Other / unclassified13
Headline reading: a other-leaning calendar.
Weekday distribution
- Sunday2
- Monday5
- Tuesday4
- Wednesday3
- Thursday3
- Friday5
- Saturday4
Tuesday and Thursday entries create the strongest long-weekend pull.
Longest holiday-free stretch
119 days
Fri, Jan 1, 2027 → Fri, Apr 30, 2027
Longest consecutive-holiday cluster
9 days
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 → Sun, Nov 15, 2026
Adjacent weekends are counted with public-holiday dates when computing the cluster.
Operational closure profile
What makes the El Salvador calendar operationally different
The country page now reads the holiday list as a planning surface: density, month clusters, type mix, and bridge-day pressure. These signals are derived from the same retained holiday rows rather than generic country copy.
Bridge-day pressure
10 public holidays fall on Monday or Friday, so long weekends are already built into the calendar rather than needing bridge days.
Month clustering
Public holidays cluster most strongly in November (9), August (7), May (5), October (2).
Dataset type mix
Dataset type mix is led by 26 public entries. This is separate from legal closure strength; always confirm local substitution and sector rules.
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Cross-country comparison
El Salvador versus regional peers
Peer countries are picked from the same continent (America) by holiday-name overlap with El Salvador, then ranked by the strongest shared calendar fraction.
| Country | Public holidays (next 12 mo) | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | 26 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Costa Rica | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Dominican Republic | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Nicaragua | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Compared with Costa Rica (11), Dominican Republic (13), Nicaragua (12) across the same upcoming-12-month window, El Salvador's 26-holiday count sits at or above the regional cluster.
Holiday planning depth
How to read the El Salvador holiday calendar
The tables give the dates. These notes explain the coverage window, holiday mix, timezone context, and when a holiday earns a deeper explainer page.
Calendar density
El Salvador has 26 tracked public holidays in the upcoming 12 months (2026-11 → 2027-11), and 26 entries in the following calendar year. Next public holiday signal: National Pupusa Festival on Sat, Nov 7, 2026 (Saturday).
Religious vs civic vs cultural mix
Classification mix across the next 12 months: 8 religious, 3 civic, 2 cultural, 13 other (26 classified entries). The headline reading: a other-leaning calendar (El Salvador weights toward other observances in the upcoming window).
Weekday rhythm
Weekday distribution skews to Monday 5, Friday 5, and Tuesday 4, which controls long-weekend math for the year. Holidays falling on Tuesday or Thursday create the strongest long-weekend pull; Saturday/Sunday entries depend on whether El Salvador grants a weekday substitution. 10 public holidays fall on Monday or Friday, so long weekends are already built into the calendar rather than needing bridge days.
Quiet stretches
Longest holiday-free stretch is 119 days (Fri, Jan 1, 2027 → Fri, Apr 30, 2027) — useful for spotting the calmest planning window.
Holiday clusters
Longest consecutive-holiday cluster is 9 days (Sat, Nov 7, 2026 → Sun, Nov 15, 2026), counting weekends adjacent to public dates.
Peer-country comparison
Compared with Costa Rica (11), Dominican Republic (13), Nicaragua (12) across the same upcoming-12-month window, El Salvador's 26-holiday count sits at or above the regional cluster.
Timezone planning
El Salvador plans closures around America/El_Salvador. El Salvador does not show a seasonal DST shift, so local clock anchors stay stable around holidays.
Curation depth
No curated explainer pages are attached yet for El Salvador; the table is the canonical reference here.
Travel handoff
No airport-country handoff is attached, so the strongest adjacent links are city clocks and date calculators.
Substitution and source boundary
6 public holidays land on a weekend in the upcoming window. This table does not invent substitute weekdays; it follows the source holiday rows exposed for El Salvador.
Calendar pattern notes
Dataset type mix is led by 26 public entries. This is separate from legal closure strength; always confirm local substitution and sector rules. Public holidays cluster most strongly in November (9), August (7), May (5), October (2).
Public-holiday practice can vary by region, sector, and employer. Use official government or workplace calendars for legal closure decisions.
Frequently asked questions
El Salvador holiday questions
- How many public holidays does El Salvador have in 2026?
- El Salvador has 26 public holidays in 2026.
- How many public holidays does El Salvador have in 2027?
- El Salvador has 26 public holidays in 2027.
- What is the next public holiday in El Salvador?
- The next public holiday in El Salvador is National Pupusa Festival on Sat, Nov 7, 2026.
- Are weekends counted as holidays in El Salvador?
- Saturday and Sunday are not listed as public holidays unless a national observance falls on that date. In the upcoming 12 months, 6 public holidays fall on a weekend in El Salvador; whether a substitute weekday is granted depends on local statutory rules and is not encoded in this table.
- Does El Salvador observe daylight saving time?
- El Salvador does not observe a seasonal DST shift in its mapped timezone (America/El_Salvador); local clock anchors stay stable around holidays.
- Which kind of holiday is most common in El Salvador?
- Across the upcoming 12 months, El Salvador weights toward other observances (13 of 26 classified public holidays). The classifier is keyword-based and the remainder break down as religious 8, civic 3, cultural 2, other 13.
Popular Countdowns
Next Holiday
National Pupusa Festival — Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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Timezones
America/El Salvador
2026 Holidays (26)
| Date | Name | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Labour DayDía del TrabajoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sun, May 3, 2026 | The Day of the CrossDía de la CruCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Thu, May 7, 2026 | Soldiers' DayDía del SoldadoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sun, May 10, 2026 | Mother's DayDía de las MadresCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sun, May 10, 2026 | Father's DayDía del PadreCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sat, Aug 1, 2026 | August FestivalsFiestas de agostoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sun, Aug 2, 2026 | August FestivalsFiestas de agostoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Aug 3, 2026 | August FestivalsFiestas de agostoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Tue, Aug 4, 2026 | August FestivalsFiestas de agostoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Wed, Aug 5, 2026 | August FestivalsFiestas de agostoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Thu, Aug 6, 2026 | August FestivalsFiestas de agostoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, Aug 7, 2026 | August FestivalsFiestas de agostoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Independence DayDía de la IndependenciaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Children's DayDía del niñoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Ethnic Pride DayDía de la razaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Day of the DeadEl día de los difuntosCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | National Pupusa FestivalFestival Nacional De La PupusaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, Nov 8, 2026 | National Pupusa FestivalFestival Nacional De La PupusaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | National Pupusa FestivalFestival Nacional De La PupusaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | National Pupusa FestivalFestival Nacional De La PupusaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | National Pupusa FestivalFestival Nacional De La PupusaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | National Pupusa FestivalFestival Nacional De La PupusaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | National Pupusa FestivalFestival Nacional De La PupusaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Nov 21, 2026 | Day of the Queen of PeaceDia de la Reina de la PazCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas DayNoche BuenaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's EveFin de añoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
2027 Holidays (26)
| Date | Name | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Labour DayDía del TrabajoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | The Day of the CrossDía de la CruCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Soldiers' DayDía del SoldadoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | Mother's DayDía de las MadresCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | Father's DayDía del PadreCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, Aug 1, 2027 | August FestivalsFiestas de agostoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 | August FestivalsFiestas de agostoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Tue, Aug 3, 2027 | August FestivalsFiestas de agostoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Aug 4, 2027 | August FestivalsFiestas de agostoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Aug 5, 2027 | August FestivalsFiestas de agostoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Aug 6, 2027 | August FestivalsFiestas de agostoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Aug 7, 2027 | August FestivalsFiestas de agostoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Sep 15, 2027 | Independence DayDía de la IndependenciaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Oct 1, 2027 | Children's DayDía del niñoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Tue, Oct 12, 2027 | Ethnic Pride DayDía de la razaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Tue, Nov 2, 2027 | Day of the DeadEl día de los difuntosCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, Nov 7, 2027 | National Pupusa FestivalFestival Nacional De La PupusaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Nov 8, 2027 | National Pupusa FestivalFestival Nacional De La PupusaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Tue, Nov 9, 2027 | National Pupusa FestivalFestival Nacional De La PupusaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Nov 10, 2027 | National Pupusa FestivalFestival Nacional De La PupusaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Nov 11, 2027 | National Pupusa FestivalFestival Nacional De La PupusaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Nov 12, 2027 | National Pupusa FestivalFestival Nacional De La PupusaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Nov 13, 2027 | National Pupusa FestivalFestival Nacional De La PupusaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, Nov 21, 2027 | Day of the Queen of PeaceDia de la Reina de la PazCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas DayNoche BuenaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Dec 31, 2027 | New Year's EveFin de añoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
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