El Salvador
Capital: San Salvador
About
El Salvador, officially the Republic of El Salvador, is a country in Central America. It is bordered on the northeast by Honduras, on the northwest by Guatemala, and on the south by the Pacific Ocean. El Salvador's capital and largest city is San Salvador. El Salvador's population in 2024 was estimated to be 6 million.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in El Salvador. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Fiestas de agosto · August Festivals
August 4, 2026
Tuesday
Fiestas de agosto · August Festivals
August 5, 2026
Wednesday
Fiestas de agosto · August Festivals
August 6, 2026
Thursday
Fiestas de agosto · August Festivals
August 7, 2026
Friday
Día de la Independencia · Independence Day
September 15, 2026
Tuesday
Día del niño · Children's Day
October 1, 2026
Thursday
Cities (3)
References4
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- Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance.
- Country background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Numeric baselines are cross-checked with Wikidata. Related: Wikidata, .
