Guatemala
Capital: Guatemala City
About
Guatemala, officially the Republic of Guatemala, is a country in northern Central America. It is bordered to the north and west by Mexico, to the northeast by Belize, to the east by Honduras, and to the southeast by El Salvador. It is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Gulf of Honduras to the northeast.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Guatemala. 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.
Independence Day
September 15, 2026
Tuesday
Revolution Day
October 20, 2026
Tuesday
All Saints' Day
November 1, 2026
Sunday
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2026
Thursday
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
New Year's Eve
December 31, 2026
Thursday
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References4
These references support the changing or licensed material on this page. Personal notes and ordinary geographic facts are not footnoted individually. Entry rules can change, so verify them before booking.
- 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, .
