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Holiday Calendar for El Salvador
El Salvador is Central America’s smallest nation by size but It is also the most densely populated nation in the region. This is a staunchly Catholic country. Traveling in El Salvador is the best way to immerse yourself in the culture of the country and the local foods.
National traditions, public holidays and notable observances for 2020-2021 year
April 2020Tuesday 14 April - Pan American Day (El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras and Venezuela, USA)Monday 27 April - Feast of the Virgin of Montserrat (Spain (Catalonia), Argentina, Guatemala, Mexico, El Salvador, Venezuela)May 2020June 2020Wednesday 17 June - Father's Day in El Salvador and Guatemala (Dia del padre)Monday 22 June - Teachers' Day in El Salvador (Día del Maestro)August 2020Thursday 6 August - Feast of the Divine Savior of the World in Salvador and Brazil (Día del Divino Salvador del Mundo)September 2020Tuesday 15 September - Independence Day in El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Costa Rica (celebrates the independence from Spain in 1821. Guatemala - a Patriotic Day)October 2020Monday 12 October - Día de la Raza (El Salvador, Uruguay); Race Day or Hispanidad Day in Honduras, Guatemala and El SalvadorSaturday 31 October - Reformation Day (Slovenia, parts of Germany, Chile, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, various Protestant churches with a particular emphasis in Lutheran and Reformed ones); All Saints Day (Date for 2020. Celebrated on Saturday between October 31 and November 6 in Finland, Sweden, El Salvador)November 2020Sunday 8 November - National Day of the Pupusa in El Salvador (Date for 2020. Celebrated on the second Sunday in November)December 2020Tuesday 8 December - Festa da Conceição da Praia in El Salvador (celebrating Yemanjá, Queen of the Ocean in Umbanda, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil)Thursday 31 December - Doce uvas (the Spanish New Year's tradition of eating twelve grape varieties, one for each of the twelve clock strokes by midnight, subsequently spread in such Spanish-speaking countries as Mexico, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, El Salvador, Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica et al)January 2021March 2021April 2021Some salvadoran traditions
Central American traditions include festivities that combine indigenous and Spanish influences, religious festivities, civic festivals and popular festivities.
Almost all residents speak Spanish, which was brought in by the conquistadors.
El Salvador food is probably the most popular among the Central America cuisines. Pupusas are El Salvador’s staple food. Curtido, a spicy, vinegar-based condiment made from cabbage, carrots, and other veggies is often served with pupusas. Ensalada in El Salvador aren’t just salads—they’re also fruit drinks, made of chopped-up fruit called refresco de ensalada de fruita...
June 2020Wednesday 17 June - Father's Day in El Salvador and Guatemala (Dia del padre)Monday 22 June - Teachers' Day in El Salvador (Día del Maestro)August 2020Thursday 6 August - Feast of the Divine Savior of the World in Salvador and Brazil (Día del Divino Salvador del Mundo)September 2020Tuesday 15 September - Independence Day in El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Costa Rica (celebrates the independence from Spain in 1821. Guatemala - a Patriotic Day)October 2020Monday 12 October - Día de la Raza (El Salvador, Uruguay); Race Day or Hispanidad Day in Honduras, Guatemala and El SalvadorSaturday 31 October - Reformation Day (Slovenia, parts of Germany, Chile, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, various Protestant churches with a particular emphasis in Lutheran and Reformed ones); All Saints Day (Date for 2020. Celebrated on Saturday between October 31 and November 6 in Finland, Sweden, El Salvador)November 2020Sunday 8 November - National Day of the Pupusa in El Salvador (Date for 2020. Celebrated on the second Sunday in November)December 2020Tuesday 8 December - Festa da Conceição da Praia in El Salvador (celebrating Yemanjá, Queen of the Ocean in Umbanda, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil)Thursday 31 December - Doce uvas (the Spanish New Year's tradition of eating twelve grape varieties, one for each of the twelve clock strokes by midnight, subsequently spread in such Spanish-speaking countries as Mexico, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, El Salvador, Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica et al)January 2021March 2021April 2021Some salvadoran traditions
Central American traditions include festivities that combine indigenous and Spanish influences, religious festivities, civic festivals and popular festivities.
Almost all residents speak Spanish, which was brought in by the conquistadors.
El Salvador food is probably the most popular among the Central America cuisines. Pupusas are El Salvador’s staple food. Curtido, a spicy, vinegar-based condiment made from cabbage, carrots, and other veggies is often served with pupusas. Ensalada in El Salvador aren’t just salads—they’re also fruit drinks, made of chopped-up fruit called refresco de ensalada de fruita...
Thursday 6 August - Feast of the Divine Savior of the World in Salvador and Brazil (Día del Divino Salvador del Mundo)
September 2020Tuesday 15 September - Independence Day in El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Costa Rica (celebrates the independence from Spain in 1821. Guatemala - a Patriotic Day)October 2020Monday 12 October - Día de la Raza (El Salvador, Uruguay); Race Day or Hispanidad Day in Honduras, Guatemala and El SalvadorSaturday 31 October - Reformation Day (Slovenia, parts of Germany, Chile, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, various Protestant churches with a particular emphasis in Lutheran and Reformed ones); All Saints Day (Date for 2020. Celebrated on Saturday between October 31 and November 6 in Finland, Sweden, El Salvador)November 2020Sunday 8 November - National Day of the Pupusa in El Salvador (Date for 2020. Celebrated on the second Sunday in November)December 2020Tuesday 8 December - Festa da Conceição da Praia in El Salvador (celebrating Yemanjá, Queen of the Ocean in Umbanda, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil)Thursday 31 December - Doce uvas (the Spanish New Year's tradition of eating twelve grape varieties, one for each of the twelve clock strokes by midnight, subsequently spread in such Spanish-speaking countries as Mexico, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, El Salvador, Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica et al)January 2021March 2021April 2021Some salvadoran traditions
Central American traditions include festivities that combine indigenous and Spanish influences, religious festivities, civic festivals and popular festivities.
Almost all residents speak Spanish, which was brought in by the conquistadors.
El Salvador food is probably the most popular among the Central America cuisines. Pupusas are El Salvador’s staple food. Curtido, a spicy, vinegar-based condiment made from cabbage, carrots, and other veggies is often served with pupusas. Ensalada in El Salvador aren’t just salads—they’re also fruit drinks, made of chopped-up fruit called refresco de ensalada de fruita...
Monday 12 October - Día de la Raza (El Salvador, Uruguay); Race Day or Hispanidad Day in Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador
Saturday 31 October - Reformation Day (Slovenia, parts of Germany, Chile, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, various Protestant churches with a particular emphasis in Lutheran and Reformed ones); All Saints Day (Date for 2020. Celebrated on Saturday between October 31 and November 6 in Finland, Sweden, El Salvador)
November 2020Sunday 8 November - National Day of the Pupusa in El Salvador (Date for 2020. Celebrated on the second Sunday in November)December 2020Tuesday 8 December - Festa da Conceição da Praia in El Salvador (celebrating Yemanjá, Queen of the Ocean in Umbanda, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil)Thursday 31 December - Doce uvas (the Spanish New Year's tradition of eating twelve grape varieties, one for each of the twelve clock strokes by midnight, subsequently spread in such Spanish-speaking countries as Mexico, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, El Salvador, Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica et al)January 2021March 2021April 2021Some salvadoran traditions
Central American traditions include festivities that combine indigenous and Spanish influences, religious festivities, civic festivals and popular festivities.
Almost all residents speak Spanish, which was brought in by the conquistadors.
El Salvador food is probably the most popular among the Central America cuisines. Pupusas are El Salvador’s staple food. Curtido, a spicy, vinegar-based condiment made from cabbage, carrots, and other veggies is often served with pupusas. Ensalada in El Salvador aren’t just salads—they’re also fruit drinks, made of chopped-up fruit called refresco de ensalada de fruita...
Tuesday 8 December - Festa da Conceição da Praia in El Salvador (celebrating Yemanjá, Queen of the Ocean in Umbanda, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil)
Thursday 31 December - Doce uvas (the Spanish New Year's tradition of eating twelve grape varieties, one for each of the twelve clock strokes by midnight, subsequently spread in such Spanish-speaking countries as Mexico, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, El Salvador, Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica et al)
January 2021March 2021April 2021Some salvadoran traditions
Central American traditions include festivities that combine indigenous and Spanish influences, religious festivities, civic festivals and popular festivities.
Almost all residents speak Spanish, which was brought in by the conquistadors.
El Salvador food is probably the most popular among the Central America cuisines. Pupusas are El Salvador’s staple food. Curtido, a spicy, vinegar-based condiment made from cabbage, carrots, and other veggies is often served with pupusas. Ensalada in El Salvador aren’t just salads—they’re also fruit drinks, made of chopped-up fruit called refresco de ensalada de fruita...
April 2021Some salvadoran traditions
Central American traditions include festivities that combine indigenous and Spanish influences, religious festivities, civic festivals and popular festivities.
Almost all residents speak Spanish, which was brought in by the conquistadors.
El Salvador food is probably the most popular among the Central America cuisines. Pupusas are El Salvador’s staple food. Curtido, a spicy, vinegar-based condiment made from cabbage, carrots, and other veggies is often served with pupusas. Ensalada in El Salvador aren’t just salads—they’re also fruit drinks, made of chopped-up fruit called refresco de ensalada de fruita...
Almost all residents speak Spanish, which was brought in by the conquistadors.
El Salvador food is probably the most popular among the Central America cuisines. Pupusas are El Salvador’s staple food. Curtido, a spicy, vinegar-based condiment made from cabbage, carrots, and other veggies is often served with pupusas. Ensalada in El Salvador aren’t just salads—they’re also fruit drinks, made of chopped-up fruit called refresco de ensalada de fruita...
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