Public holidays in Americas 2026
Public holidays in the Americas mix national independence days, religious holidays and days that honour workers. Federal countries such as the United States, Canada and Brazil also have holidays that apply only in some states or provinces.
55countries and territories
13nationwide holidays on average in 2026
26most: El Salvador
7fewest: Mexico
Countries in Americas
| Country | Nationwide holidays 2026 | Next public holiday |
|---|---|---|
 Anguilla | 14 | National Heroes' Day Monday, 21 December 2026 |
 Antigua and Barbuda | 12 | Independence Day Monday, 2 November 2026 |
 Argentina | 16 | National Sovereignty Day Monday, 23 November 2026 |
 Aruba | 12 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Bahamas | 11 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Barbados | 12 | Independence Day Monday, 30 November 2026 |
 Belize | 14 | Garifuna Settlement Day Thursday, 19 November 2026 |
 Bermuda | 10 | Remembrance Day Wednesday, 11 November 2026 |
 Bolivia | 12 | All Saints' Day Monday, 2 November 2026 |
 Brazil | 12 | All Souls' Day Monday, 2 November 2026 |
 British Virgin Islands | 14 | Heroes and Foreparents Day Monday, 19 October 2026 |
 Canada | 8 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Caribbean Netherlands | 10 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Cayman Islands | 11 | Remembrance Day Monday, 9 November 2026 |
 Chile | 16 | Reformation Day Saturday, 31 October 2026 |
 Colombia | 19 | All Saints’ Day Monday, 2 November 2026 |
 Costa Rica | 11 | Army Abolition Day Tuesday, 1 December 2026 |
 Cuba | 9 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Curaçao | 14 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Dominica | 12 | Independence Day Tuesday, 3 November 2026 |
 Dominican Republic | 13 | Constitution Day Friday, 6 November 2026 |
 Ecuador | 11 | All Souls' Day Monday, 2 November 2026 |
 El Salvador | 26 | Day of the Dead Monday, 2 November 2026 |
 Falkland Islands | 9 | King's Birthday Monday, 16 November 2026 |
 French Guiana | 12 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Greenland | 12 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Grenada | 13 | Thanksgiving Day Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
 Guadeloupe | 12 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Guatemala | 13 | Revolution Day Tuesday, 20 October 2026 |
 Guyana | 11 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Haiti | 20 | Dessalines Day Saturday, 17 October 2026 |
 Honduras | 11 | Army Day Wednesday, 21 October 2026 |
 Jamaica | 10 | National Heroes Day Friday, 16 October 2026 |
 Martinique | 13 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Mexico | 7 | Revolution Day Monday, 16 November 2026 |
 Montserrat | 11 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Nicaragua | 12 | Immaculate Conception Tuesday, 8 December 2026 |
 Panama | 13 | Separation Day Tuesday, 3 November 2026 |
 Paraguay | 12 | Virgin of Caacupe Tuesday, 8 December 2026 |
 Peru | 16 | All Saints Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Puerto Rico | 21 | Veterans Day Wednesday, 11 November 2026 |
 Saint Barthélemy | 12 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Saint Kitts and Nevis | 13 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Saint Lucia | 12 | National day Sunday, 13 December 2026 |
 Saint Martin | 11 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Saint Pierre and Miquelon | 11 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 12 | Independence Day Tuesday, 27 October 2026 |
 Sint Maarten | 14 | Sint Maarten Day Wednesday, 11 November 2026 |
 Suriname | 18 | Chinese Arrival day Tuesday, 20 October 2026 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 12 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Turks and Caicos Islands | 12 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 United States | 10 | Veterans Day Wednesday, 11 November 2026 |
 United States Virgin Islands | 18 | Veterans Day Wednesday, 11 November 2026 |
 Uruguay | 15 | Deceased ones day Monday, 2 November 2026 |
 Venezuela | 12 | Christmas Eve Thursday, 24 December 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Which Americas country has the most public holidays in 2026?
Among the countries in our data, El Salvador has the most nationwide public holidays in Americas in 2026: 26.
How many public holidays does a typical Americas country have?
The average across the 55 countries in our data is about 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026, but the range is wide.
Where can I see holidays for a single country?
Open any country in the table for its full calendar, long weekends and a live countdown.