Public holidays in Honduras

Public holidays in Honduras are centered on Christianity and the commemoration of events in Honduran history. Each celebration is very important to many families across this country. They are often celebrated with extended family members, and friends. On a few of the most important holidays, such as Independence Day and holy week parades and processions are held from early morning to later in the afternoon or evening.

Public holidays

Date	English Name
January 1	New Year
April 14	America's Day
March–April	Good Week (In especially Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday)
Birthday day	May 1	Labor Day
September 15	Independence Day
October 3	Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day
October 12	Columbus Day
December 25	Christmas

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Non-obligatory

Date	English Name
January 25	Women's Day
February 3	Virgin of Suyapa's Day
March 19	Father's Day
April 19	Spanish Language's Day
May's second Sunday	Mother's Day
June 11	Student's Day
July 14	Honduran's Day
July 20	Lempira's Day
September 1	National Flag's Day
September 10	Children's Day
September 17	Teacher's Day
December 24	Christmas Eve
December 31	New Year's Eve

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