What is the approach to Public Holidays in Honduras?

Employees in Honduras are entitled to 11 fully paid national public holidays per year. Part-time employees receive the same entitlement as full-time employees. Public holidays are mandatory, fixed, and cannot be carried over, and employees working on a holiday receive double pay (200%). Holidays count during maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave, but do not overlap or interrupt these leaves. If a holiday falls on a weekend, it is typically observed the following Monday. Employees can refuse work on a holiday if it would prevent them from having at least one day off that week.

Which are the public holidays for Honduras in 2025?

Here are the public holidays for Honduras in 2025:

January 1: New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)

April 14: America Day (Dia de america)

April 17: Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo)

April 18: Good Friday (Viernes Santo)

April 19: Holy Saturday (Sábado Santo)

May 1: Labor Day (Día del Trabajador)

September 15 (observed): Independence Day (Día de la Independencia)

October 1 (observed): Columbus Day (Día de la Raza)

October 2: Morazan's Day (Día de Morazan)

October 3 (observed): Army Day (Día del ejército)

December 25: Christmas Day (Navidad)

Which are the public holidays for Honduras in 2026?

January 1 - New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)

April 2 - Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo)

April 3 - Good Friday (Viernes Santo)

April 4 - Holy Saturday (Sábado Santo)

April 13 (observed) - America Day (Dia de america)

May 1 - Labor Day (Día del Trabajador)

September 15 - Independence Day (Día de la Independencia)

October 1 - Morazan's Day (Día de Morazan) (subject to change)

October 2 - Columbus Day (Día de la Raza) (subject to change)

October 3 - Army Day (Día del ejército) (subject to change)

December 25 - Christmas Day (Navidad)

*Please be advised that the information provided is for general guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Clients are strongly encouraged to contact the Lifecycle - Time & Attendance team for expert guidance and assistance in navigating the intricate landscape of time off requirements in Honduras. Consulting with our team is imperative to ensure compliance with local employment standards legislation and clearly understand the stipulated time off and attendance-related requirements. Your proactive engagement with the Time & Attendance team is vital to making informed decisions and adhering to all relevant regulations.