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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Army Day
Monday, June 29, 2026
June 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Varies
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
SAT
27
Weekend
SUN
28
Weekend
MON
29
Holiday
3-day weekend (June 27 – June 29)
📣 Traveler notes
Guatemala offers a rich cultural experience resulting from the mix of Spanish settlers and native Maya people, with diverse natural environments including jungles, volcanic mountains, and coastal areas.
- The country features diverse environments, from jungles to volcanic mountains.
- In rural areas, use formal greetings and address people with titles.
- Use formal titles (Señor, Señora, Usted) and formal greetings ('buenos días,' 'buenas noches') when addressing people in rural areas. Always obtain explicit permission before photographing individuals, particularly in indigenous communities.
About this holiday
The Guatemalan Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) are responsible for national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security management. The President is the commander-in-chief, with the Minister of National Defense overseeing policy, training, and budget.