January - New Year's Day

March - Easter Sunday

May - Labour Day

June - Bank holiday (Balance day)

August - San Salvador Festival

September - Independence Day

November - All Souls Day or Memorial Day

November - Cry of Independence Day

December - Christmas Day

December - Bank Holiday

Other Observances

June - Schoolteachers' Day

December - Virgen de Guadalupe

You should know:
The first week in August is generally a holiday. Many businesses may be either closed or working with minimal staff.

The week before San Salvador del Mundo is taken up with a fair and a parade in San Salvador.

There are also celebrations throughout holy week (the week before Easter Sunday). Each city also has a fiesta in honour of its patron saint.

Weekend: Sunday