El Progreso Public Holidays 2026 – Local Bank Holidays & Business Closures

Q: What public holidays are observed in El Progreso?

Public holidays observed in El Progreso include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Guatemala, since El Progreso doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in El Progreso, Jutiapa

Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for El Progreso. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in El Progreso.

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in El Progreso align operating hours with statutory government gazette notifications. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Día de la Independencia de Guatemala on September 15) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in El Progreso.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — El Progreso, Jutiapa

This is Guatemala's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Guatemala's country-level and Jutiapa holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in El Progreso as anywhere else in Guatemala.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in El Progreso

These are Guatemala's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Guatemala's country and Jutiapa holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in El Progreso just as everywhere else in Guatemala.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Día de la Independencia de Guatemala	September 15	National Holiday	Full National Closure	guatemala.gob.gt

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in El Progreso

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Día de la Independencia de Guatemala	Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Take the Monday before off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in El Progreso

In El Progreso, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, El Progreso's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule Guatemala declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

With a population of 7,350 and running on the America/Guatemala time zone, El Progreso follows Guatemala's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — El Progreso Public Holidays

Are banks in El Progreso closed on public holidays?

Yes. El Progreso's bank branches follow Guatemala's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.

What public holidays are observed in El Progreso?

Public holidays observed in El Progreso include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Guatemala, since El Progreso doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to El Progreso?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to El Progreso so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.

Do public holidays in El Progreso differ from other cities in Guatemala?

No — public holidays in Guatemala are set nationally, not city by city, so El Progreso observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Guatemala. This page is a convenient El Progreso-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.

What time zone does El Progreso use, and does it affect holiday dates?

El Progreso runs on the America/Guatemala time zone. Since Guatemala's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in El Progreso — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do El Progreso's public holiday dates come from?

El Progreso follows Guatemala's national statutory holidays, published via guatemala.gob.gt — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ El Progreso Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 1 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Día de la Independencia de Guatemala (September 15)

📍 El Progreso Quick Facts

State / Province: Jutiapa

Population: 7,350

Time Zone: America/Guatemala

Coordinates: 14.3560°, -89.8485°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: -06:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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✈️ Travel Essentials

Emergency Number: 110

Driving Side: Right side

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