Holy Saturday
Nationwide public holiday in Guatemala · Sábado Santo
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 April | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 27 March | Saturday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Guatemala.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Thu 25 Mar – Sun 28 Mar is a 4-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Guatemala City around 27 March: high 31°C (88°F), low 17°C (62°F), rain on 11% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Guatemala City. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 27 March in Guatemala City: (MET Norway)
About Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, when Christians remember the time Jesus lay in the tomb. It closes Holy Week. Like other Easter-related days it moves each year, and Western and Orthodox churches often observe it on different dates.
Traditions
In many churches the Easter Vigil or the Resurrection service begins late on Saturday evening or around midnight, often with the lighting of candles. During the day families commonly finish preparing Easter foods, and in some traditions baskets of food are taken to church to be blessed.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
Coming up next in Guatemala
Saturday, 1 May 2027
Holy Saturday in other countries
Belize
El Salvador
Honduras
Botswana
Bulgaria
Chile
Georgia
Serbia
Solomon Islands
South Sudan
Vatican City
Zambia
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.