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Honduras

Honduras

Capital: Tegucigalpa

About

Honduras, officially the Republic of Honduras, is a country in Central America. It is bordered to the west by Guatemala, to the southwest by El Salvador, to the southeast by Nicaragua, to the south by the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Fonseca, and to the north by the Gulf of Honduras, a large inlet of the Caribbean Sea. Its capital and largest city is Tegucigalpa.

When things are closed

Upcoming public holidays in Honduras. 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
Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day
October 3, 2026
Saturday
Columbus Day
October 12, 2026
Monday
Army Day
October 21, 2026
Wednesday
Navidad · Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday

Cities (3)

La CeibaTegucigalpaTela
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By the numbers

Population
11.0M
Area
112.5k km²
GDP (nominal)
$31.7B
GDP per capita
$2.9k
HDI
0.621
Life expectancy
71.0 yr

Wikidata · most recent values circa 2025.

Travel

Language
Spanish
Currency
HNL L
Calling code
+504
Schengen
No
Voltage
120V/60Hz
Plugs
A, B
Drives on
Right
Tap water
Not safe
Emergency
195, 911
Tipping
Common but usually not mandatory: about 10% in restaurants when service is not included.
US visa
Visa-free
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