Employees in El Salvador are entitled to 11 statutory public holidays per year after completing 60 days of work, including national and regional observances. Holidays are fully paid, and employees working on a public holiday receive double pay or an alternative paid day off within 30 days. Part-time employees receive the same entitlement if they meet the 60-day requirement. Public holidays count during maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave. There is no formal system for substitute holidays, though employers may grant an alternative day off at their discretion. Employees may refuse work on holidays unless their role is essential, in which case they must be compensated.
Which are the public holidays for El Salvador in 2025?
Here is the list of national public holidays in El Salvador for 2025:
January 1 (Wednesday) – New Year's Day
April 17 (Thursday) – Maundy Thursday
April 18 (Friday) – Good Friday
April 19 (Saturday) – Holy Saturday
May 1 (Thursday) – Labour Day
May 10 (Saturday) – Mother's Day
June 17 (Tuesday) – Father's Day
August 6 (Wednesday) – Feast of San Salvador
September 15 (Monday) – Independence Day
December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas Day
Which are the public holidays for El Salvador in 2026?
Here is the list of national public holidays in El Salvador for 2026:
January 1 – New Year's Day
April 2 (Thursday) – Maundy Thursday
April 3 (Friday) – Good Friday
April 4 (Saturday) – Holy Saturday
May 1 – Labour Day
May 10 – Mother's Day
June 17 – Father's Day
August 6 – Feast of San Salvador
September 15 – Independence Day
November 2 - All Souls' Day (Día de los Difuntos)
December 25 – Christmas Day
Which are the regional public holidays for El Salvador in 2026?
San Salvador
August 4 - Fiestas Patronales (Fiestas Patronales)
August 5 - Second Day of Fiestas Patronales (Second Day of Fiestas Patronales)
*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 El Salvador. 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.
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