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Latin America
Public holidays across Latin America
2026 Holiday Calendar
Latin America · Public holidays across Latin America
May 2026
Holidays in May
- 4MonFixed
Labour Day
Antigua and Barbuda
- 25MonFixed
Pentecost Monday
Antigua and Barbuda
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Argentina
- 25MonVariable
May Revolution
Argentina
- 25MonVariable
Whit Monday
Bahamas
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Barbados
- 25MonVariable
Whit Monday
Barbados
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Belize
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Bolivia
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Brazil
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Chile
- 21ThuVariable
Navy Day
Chile
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Colombia
- 18MonVariable
Ascension Day
Colombia
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Costa Rica
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Cuba
- 4MonFixed
Labor Day
Dominica
- 25MonFixed
Pentecost Monday
Dominica
- 1FriVariable
Labour Day
Dominican Republic
- 4MonFixed
Day off for Labor Day
Dominican Republic
- 28ThuVariable
Mother's Day
Dominican Republic
- 1FriVariable
International Workers' Day
Ecuador
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Ecuador
- 24SunVariable
The Battle of Pichincha
Ecuador
- 25MonFixed
Day off for The Battle of Pichincha
Ecuador
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
El Salvador
- 3SunVariable
The Day of the Cross
El Salvador
- 7ThuVariable
Soldiers' Day
El Salvador
- 10SunVariable
Father's Day
El Salvador
- 10SunVariable
Mother's Day
El Salvador
- 1FriVariable
Indian Arrival Day
Grenada
- 1FriVariable
Labour Day
Grenada
- 25MonVariable
Whit Monday
Grenada
- 1FriVariable
International Workers' Day
Guatemala
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Guatemala
- 10SunFixed
Mother's Day (Working Mothers Only)
Guatemala
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Guyana
- 5TueVariable
Arrival Day
Guyana
- 26TueVariable
Independence Day
Guyana
- 27WedFixed
Eid al-Adha
Guyana
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Haiti
- 1FriVariable
Labour and Agriculture Day
Haiti
- 14ThuVariable
Ascension Day
Haiti
- 18MonVariable
Flag and Universities Day
Haiti
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Honduras
- 23SatFixed
Labor Day
Jamaica
- 25MonFixed
Labor Day Observed
Jamaica
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Mexico
- 5TueFixed
Battle of Puebla (Cinco de Mayo)
Mexico
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Nicaragua
- 27WedVariable
Army Day
Nicaragua
- 30SatFixed
Mother's Day
Nicaragua
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Panama
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Paraguay
- 14ThuFixed
National Holiday
Paraguay
- 14ThuVariable
Paraguayan Independence
Paraguay
- 15FriVariable
Paraguayan Independence
Paraguay
- 1FriVariable
International Workers' Day
Peru
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Peru
- 4MonFixed
Labor Day
Saint Kitts and Nevis
- 25MonFixed
Pentecost Monday
Saint Kitts and Nevis
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Saint Lucia
- 25MonFixed
Pentecost Monday
Saint Lucia
- 1FriFixed
National Workers Day
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- 21ThuFixed
National Spiritual Baptist Day
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- 25MonFixed
Pentecost Monday
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Suriname
- 14ThuVariable
Ascension Day
Suriname
- 27WedFixed
Eid al-Adha
Suriname
- 30SatFixed
Indian Arrival Day
Trinidad and Tobago
- 1FriVariable
International Workers' Day
Uruguay
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Uruguay
- 18MonVariable
Battle of Las Piedras
Uruguay
- 1FriFixed
Labor Day
Venezuela
- 3SunVariable
Festival of the Crosses
Venezuela
- 10SunVariable
Mother's Day
Venezuela
- 14ThuVariable
Ascension Day
Venezuela
- 15FriFixed
Venezuelan Family Day
Venezuela
Upcoming holidays in Latin America
All countries in Latin America
Antigua and Barbuda
13 public holidays in 2026
Argentina
19 public holidays in 2026
Bahamas
16 public holidays in 2026
Barbados
12 public holidays in 2026
Belize
16 public holidays in 2026
Bolivia
14 public holidays in 2026
Brazil
19 public holidays in 2026
Chile
18 public holidays in 2026
Colombia
18 public holidays in 2026
Costa Rica
12 public holidays in 2026
Cuba
14 public holidays in 2026
Dominica
12 public holidays in 2026
Dominican Republic
16 public holidays in 2026
Ecuador
13 public holidays in 2026
El Salvador
33 public holidays in 2026
Grenada
17 public holidays in 2026
Guatemala
16 public holidays in 2026
Guyana
14 public holidays in 2026
Haiti
23 public holidays in 2026
Honduras
13 public holidays in 2026
Jamaica
13 public holidays in 2026
Mexico
11 public holidays in 2026
Nicaragua
18 public holidays in 2026
Panama
19 public holidays in 2026
Paraguay
15 public holidays in 2026
Peru
20 public holidays in 2026
Saint Kitts and Nevis
12 public holidays in 2026
Saint Lucia
15 public holidays in 2026
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
13 public holidays in 2026
Suriname
24 public holidays in 2026
Trinidad and Tobago
15 public holidays in 2026
Uruguay
19 public holidays in 2026
Venezuela
37 public holidays in 2026
About
Latin America encompasses 33 countries, each with its own set of national and public holidays. Public holidays vary significantly across the region, reflecting different religious traditions, historical events, and cultural celebrations.
Many countries in Latin America observe both internationally recognized holidays — such as New Year's Day and Labour Day — and locally unique commemorative days. Religious holidays are particularly significant and may follow lunar or other non-Gregorian calendars.
FAQ
Latin America holiday questions
Do Latin American countries share many public holidays?
Many countries share New Year's Day, Labour Day, Christmas, and Easter-related holidays, but independence days and civic holidays are country-specific.
Why are some Latin American holidays regional?
Some observances are national while others apply to specific states, provinces, cities, or sectors depending on local law and tradition.