Schedule the public holidays and non-working days for your company in 2023.

In 2018, the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala, through Decree Number 19-2018, reformed the Law Promoting Internal Tourism in Guatemala, stating: "with the aim of promoting domestic tourism, when a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or Wednesday, the immediate preceding Monday will be observed as a holiday, and if it falls on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, the immediate following Monday will be observed as a holiday."

However, on April 16, 2020, the Constitutional Court (CC) invalidated the possibility of changing the dates for May 1st and October 20th holidays. Therefore, the law only applies to June 30th.

What is the difference between a "Feriado" (public holiday) and an "Asueto" (non-working day)? An "Asueto" is established by a national authority, such as the President of the nation or a municipal authority, among other alternatives. A "Feriado" is determined by a law that arises from legislative debate and is established as such.

What are the public holidays and non-working days for this year?

1. January 1st: Falls on a Sunday. No change.

2. Holy Week: From April 2nd to April 9th (no change).

3. Labor Day: May 1st; the non-working day will be on Monday. (no change)

4. Mother's Day: Tuesday, May 10th, only mothers enjoy this day.

5. Army Day: June 30th falls on a Friday, moved to Monday, July 3rd (long weekend).

6. Saint James Apostle Day: July 25th, celebrated on Tuesday, applies only to workers in Antigua Guatemala.

7. Assumption Day: August 15th, celebrated on Tuesday, does not change, applies only to workers in the Capital City.

8. Independence Day: September 15th falls on a Friday (no change).

9. Revolution Day: October 20th, falls on a Friday. No long weekend due to a decision by the Constitutional Court since 2020.

10. All Saints' Day: November 1st, falls on a Wednesday (no change).

11. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: December 24th and 25th, Sunday and Monday (no change).

12. New Year's Eve: Starts at 12 pm. Patron Saint Festivals: Celebrated on that day according to the locality.

Remember: If, due to the nature of your company, your team must work on public holidays, non-working days, or rest days, do not forget to submit your authorization request to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security for the 2023-2024 period. You can find more information on the subject here.