Public Holiday Nationwide

Army Day

Name: Army Day
Start: 2028-07-03
End: 2028-07-03
Location: Guatemala

Monday, July 3, 2028

July 2028

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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 01 Weekend

SUN 02 Weekend

MON 03 Holiday

3-day weekend (July 1 – July 3)

📣 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.