HOLIDAYS

January 1 New Year's Day

March 23 Easter Sunday

May 1 Labour Day

June 30 Bank holiday (Balance day)

August 5 - 6 San Salvador Festival

September 15 Independence Day

November 2 All Souls Day or Memorial Day

November 5 Cry of Independence Day

December 25 Christmas Day

December 31 Bank Holiday

Other Observances

June 22 Schoolteachers' Day

December 12 Virgen de Guadalupe

You should know:
The first week in August is generally a holiday. Many businesses may be either closed or working with minimal staff.

The week before San Salvador del Mundo is taken up with a fair and a parade in San Salvador.

There are also celebrations throughout holy week (the week before Easter Sunday). Each city also has a fiesta in honour of its patron saint.

Weekend: Sunday