Overview of Honduras Holidays
Summary:This article introduces the public holidays and special holidays in Honduras, which may affect the progress of freight.
Public Holidays
New Year's Day: January 1st, this day is a universal holiday, and the people of
Honduras also celebrate the New Year.
Good Friday: The date varies from year to year, usually in March or April, and
is an important Christian holiday commemorating the suffering of Jesus Christ.
Easter Sunday: The date varies from year to year, usually in March or April,
and is the most important Christian holiday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Labor Day: May 1st, this day is International Labor Day, which is intended to
commemorate the contributions of workers.
Pentecost Sunday: The date varies from year to year, usually in May or June,
and is an important Christian holiday commemorating the Pentecost.
Assumption of the Virgin Mary: August 15th, an important Catholic and Orthodox
holiday commemorating the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
Independence Day: September 15, the most important national holiday in Honduras, commemorating
independence from Spanish colonial rule in 1821.
All Saints' Day: November 1, a traditional Catholic holiday to commemorate all
deceased saints.
Day of the Dead: November 2, a traditional holiday in Mexico and Central
America, where people pay tribute to deceased relatives.
Christmas Day: December 25, a global Christian holiday celebrating the birth of
Jesus Christ.
Special Holidays
Holy Week (Semana Santa): The week before Good Friday. This period is one of the
most important religious holidays for Hondurans. People hold various religious ceremonies such
as processions and confessions.
National Day (Día de la Constitución): January 20. Celebrates the
promulgation of the Honduran Constitution.
Whether shipping companies, airlines, freight forwarding companies, railways, express delivery and logistics companies are open for work depends on the policies of the specific companies. The business hours and services provided by the above companies may be affected.