Honduras

Public Holidays and Bank Holidays 2025 2026 2027

Honduras : Public Holidays and Bank Holidays 2025 2026 2027

YearDateHoliday
2025Wednesday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
2025Monday 14 AprilPanamerican Day
2025Thursday 17 AprilMaundy Thursday
2025Friday 18 AprilGood Friday
2025Saturday 19 AprilHoly Saturday
2025Thursday 1 MayLabor Day
2025Monday 15 SeptemberIndependence Day
2025Wednesday 1 OctoberMorazan Weekend
2025Thursday 2 OctoberMorazan Weekend
2025Friday 3 OctoberMorazan Weekend
2025Thursday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
2026Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
2026Thursday 2 AprilMaundy Thursday
2026Friday 3 AprilGood Friday
2026Saturday 4 AprilHoly Saturday
2026Tuesday 14 AprilPanamerican Day
2026Friday 1 MayLabor Day
2026Tuesday 15 SeptemberIndependence Day
2026Wednesday 7 OctoberMorazan Weekend
2026Thursday 8 OctoberMorazan Weekend
2026Friday 9 OctoberMorazan Weekend
2026Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
2027Friday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
2027Thursday 25 MarchMaundy Thursday
2027Friday 26 MarchGood Friday
2027Saturday 27 MarchHoly Saturday
2027Wednesday 14 AprilPanamerican Day
2027Saturday 1 MayLabor Day
2027Wednesday 15 SeptemberIndependence Day
2027Wednesday 6 OctoberMorazan Weekend
2027Thursday 7 OctoberMorazan Weekend
2027Friday 8 OctoberMorazan Weekend
2027Saturday 25 DecemberChristmas Day

Honduras

Public Holidays in Honduras

Honduras has a rich tradition of public holidays that reflect its history, culture, and religious beliefs. These days are celebrated with various customs, including family gatherings, parades, religious ceremonies, and patriotic events. Holidays in Honduras often combine indigenous, colonial, and modern influences, making them unique and significant to the nation's identity.

  • New Year's Day

    • Origin and Significance: Marks the beginning of the new calendar year.
    • Date and Observance: Celebrated on January 1st with family gatherings and festive events.

  • Panamerican Day

    • Origin and Significance: Celebrates unity and cooperation among American countries, established by the Organization of American States.
    • Date and Observance: Observed on April 14th, often with educational and cultural activities.

  • Maundy Thursday

    • Origin and Significance: Commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples.
    • Date and Observance: Falls on the Thursday before Easter Sunday; observed with religious services and processions.

  • Good Friday

    • Origin and Significance: Honors the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
    • Date and Observance: Celebrated on the Friday before Easter; involves solemn ceremonies and church services.

  • Holy Saturday

    • Origin and Significance: Marks the day Jesus Christ lay in the tomb before His resurrection.
    • Date and Observance: Observed on the Saturday before Easter; often with prayer and reflection.

  • Labor Day

    • Origin and Significance: Recognizes the contributions of workers and promotes labor rights.
    • Date and Observance: Celebrated on May 1st with parades, speeches, and public events.

  • Independence Day

    • Origin and Significance: Commemorates the independence of Honduras from Spain in 1821.
    • Date and Observance: Celebrated on September 15th with patriotic displays, parades, and festivities.

  • Morazan Weekend

    • Origin and Significance: Honors Francisco Morazán, a national hero who fought for Central American unity.
    • Date and Observance: Observed during a weekend in October or November, with schools and government offices often closed and events held to remember Morazán’s legacy.

  • Christmas Day

    • Origin and Significance: Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
    • Date and Observance: Observed on December 25th with family gatherings, gift-giving, and religious ceremonies.

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