Honduras has various events, festivities, and commemorative dates throughout 2026. These days recall important events, historical dates, and achievements for the country.
In Honduras, during primary education, civic holidays are celebrated in schools to instill civic pride and love for the country in children.
MAY
May 10th - Mother's Day in Honduras- May 1 – International Labor Day
- May 3 – Day of the Cross
- May 3 – World Press Freedom Day
- May 5 – International Midwife Day
- May 9 – World Migratory Bird Day
- May 12 – Nurse’s Day
- May 15 – Agronomist’s Day
- May 15 – International Family Day
- May 17 – World Telecommunications and Information Society Day
- May 17 – International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
- May 18 – International Museum Day
- May 21 – World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
- May 22 – International Day for Biological Diversity
- May 25 – Honduran Journalist Day
- May 25 – Africa Day
- From May 25 to May 31 – Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories
- May 29 – International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
- May 30 – Pine Day – National Tree of Honduras
- May 31 – World No Tobacco Day
Important events in Honduras in 2026
- Enjoy a full schedule of cultural activities, culinary offerings, music, tours, and experiences designed to share and experience winter in a unique way.
- Presidential InaugurationPresidential inauguration of President-elect Nasry Juan Asfura Zablah (2026-2030).
- Holy Week in HondurasHoly Week or Easter Week begins on Sunday, March 29.
- Isidra Fair in La CeibaLa Ceiba is known throughout Central America for its Isidra Fair, which takes place in May and culminates with the Great International Carnival of Friendship on the third Saturday of the month.
- A three-day celebration of music, art, and local cuisine in Copán Ruinas, celebrating the annual release of macaws that have been raised in nests throughout the town with the sponsorship of various companies.
- Choro Festival in IntibucáCelebrate Lenca cuisine with the edible mushroom “choro” (Amanita Caesarea) and artisanal wines from Intibucá.
- Every year, the Baleada Fair is celebrated in Honduras. The baleada is a traditional Honduran dish consisting of a wheat flour tortilla filled with mashed beans and butter.
- National Identity MonthA month dedicated to honoring the country's history, culture, traditions, and national symbols, also commemorating key figures such as Chief Lempira.
- A festival that brings together Honduran art, music, theater, cuisine, and traditions, promoting culture and tourism.
- International Corn Festival (FESTIMA) in DanliCorn Festival in the city of Danlí, El Paraíso, Honduras. An event based on corn cuisine (atol, tamales, montucas, etc.).
- Lago FestThe Lake Fest takes place at Lake Yojoa, Honduras, and is an annual tourism and nature event held in early August.
- August Fair in Puerto CortesA festival that brings together Honduran art, music, theater, cuisine, and traditions, promoting culture and tourism.
- Independence Day CelebrationsIndependence Day celebrations across the country
- Morazánico HolidayPossibly October 1–5 (pending confirmation)
- Giant Chimneys in Santa BarbaraRoyal Walk of the Giant Chimneys in Santa Barbara on the eighth.
Civic Calendar of Honduras 2026
The present Civic School Calendar of Honduras 2026 is a compilation of the main dates.
JANUARY
Celebration of El Guancasco- 1 of January New Year
- January 6 – Three Kings Day
- January 25 – Honduran Women’s Day
- January 23 – Community Manager Day (4th. Monday)
- January 26 – World Environmental Education Day
- January 30 – World Day of Nonviolence and Peace
FEBRUARY
Celebration of El Guancasco- February 2 – World Wetlands Day
- February 3 – Day of the Virgin of Suyapa
- February 3 – International Lawyer’s Day
- February 4 – World Cancer Day
- February 14 – Day of Love and Friendship
- February 23 – Friendship Day in Honduras
MARCH
Holy WeekMarch 29th to April 4th
- March 14 – Honduran Sportsman’s Day
- March 17 – National Historian’s Day
- March 19 – Father’s Day
- March 21 – World Down Syndrome Day
- March 21 – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
- March 21 – World Forest Day
- March 21 – World Poetry Day
- March 21 – International Color Day
- March 22 – World Water Day
- March 24 – Day of the Unborn Child
- March 24 – World Tuberculosis Day
- March 27 – World Theater Day
APRIL
- Day of Solidarity with Persons with Disabilities (last Friday in April)
- April 2 – World Autism Day
- April 7 – World Health Day
- April 12 – Honduran Black Ethnicity Day
- April 14 – Day of the Americas
- April 17 – World Hemophilia and Other Bleeding Disorders Day
- April 22 – World Earth Day
- April 23 – Spanish Language Day
- April 23 – World Book and Copyright Day
- April 27 – International Tapir Day
- April 28 – World Day for Safety and Health at Work
- April 30 – Honduran Lawyer’s Day
MAY
May 10th - Mother's Day in Honduras- May 1 – International Labor Day
- May 3 – Day of the Cross
- May 3 – World Press Freedom Day
- May 5 – International Midwife Day
- May 9 – World Migratory Bird Day
- May 12 – Nurse’s Day
- May 15 – Agronomist’s Day
- May 15 – International Family Day
- May 17 – World Telecommunications and Information Society Day
- May 17 – International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
- May 18 – International Museum Day
- May 21 – World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
- May 22 – International Day for Biological Diversity
- May 25 – Honduran Journalist Day
- May 25 – Africa Day
- From May 25 to May 31 – Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories
- May 29 – International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
- May 30 – Pine Day – National Tree of Honduras
- May 31 – World No Tobacco Day
JUNE
Celebration of El Guancasco- The Honduras Baleada Fair
- The Guacamaya Fest Honduras
- June 1 – World Milk Day
- June 5 – World Environment Day
- June 8 – World Oceans Day
- June 9 – Birth of José Trinidad Cabañas
- June 9 – Honduran Police Day
- June 9 – National Day for Integrity and the Fight Against Corruption
- June 11 – Student Day
- June 11 – Birth of Father José Trinidad Reyes
- June 12 – World Day Against Child Labor
- June 17 – World Day of Desertification and Drought
- June 26 – National Day for the Preservation of Tropical Forests
- June 26 – International Day to Combat Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
- June 27 – International Day of MSMEs
- June 28 – Day of the National Bird of Honduras – Red Macaw
- June 28 – Honduras National Mammal Day – White-tailed Deer
JULY
National Identity MonthCelebration of El Guancasco- National School Snack Day
- July 4 – International Wildlife Day
- July 4 – Independence Day of the United States of America
- July 14 – Honduran Day
- July 14 – Honduran Pedagogue Day
- July 14 – Bastille Day
- July 18 – Nelson Mandela International Day
- July 20 – Day of the chief and procér Lempira
- July 25 – International Day of Afro-descendant Women
- July 25 – Cameraman and Photographer Day
- July 26 – International Mangrove Day
AUGUST
- National Family Week
- August 3 – Columbus Flag Day
- August 9 – International Day of Indigenous Peoples and Garífunas
- August 11 – Nutritionist’s Day
- August 12 – International Youth Day
- August 13 – Honduran Volunteer Lifeguard Day
- August 23 – International Folklore Day
- August 30 – International Whale Shark Day
- August 31 – International Day of Solidarity
- Honduras Grandparents Day
SEPTEMBER
- Bible Day in Honduras (last Sunday in September)
- September 1 – Day of the National Flag of Honduras
- September 5 – International Day of Indigenous Women
- September 4 – National Day of the Honduran Red Cross
- September 7 – Honduran Taxi Driver Day
- September 8 – International Literacy Day
- September 10 – Children’s Day in Honduras
- September 13 – International Chocolate Day
- September 15 – Honduras Independence Day
- September 16 – World Ozone Layer Day
- September 17 – Teacher’s Day in Honduras
- September 22 – National No Smoking Day
- September 27 – International Tourism Day
- September 28 – Arrival of the Declaration of Independence
- September 29 – Tegucigalpa Anniversary Day to Saint Michael the Archangel
- September 29 – World Day for the Prevention of Unplanned Pregnancy in Adolescents
OCTOBER
Celebration of El Guancasco- Cancer Fight Month
- Morazanico Holiday
- National Water Day (First Saturday in October)
- October 1 – International Day of the Elderly
- October 1 – International Coffee Day
- October 3 – Day of the Soldier (Birth of Francisco Morazán)
- October 4 – World Animal Day
- October 9 – Birth of Dionisio de Herrera
- October 9 – World Post Day
- October 10 – World Mental Health Day
- October 12 or bre – Race Day
- October 12 – Columbus Day
- October 13 – American Culture Day
- October 14 – World Day for the Prevention of Natural Disasters
- October 16 – World Food Day
- October 17 – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- October 21 – Day of the Armed Forces of Honduras
- October 24 – Human Rights Day
- October 24 – United Nations Day
- October 26 – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
- October 27 – Honduran Doctor’s Day
- October 27 – World Audiovisual Heritage Day
- October 28 – National Youth Day
- October 28 – World Animation Day
NOVEMBER
- November 1 – National Day of the Honduran Firefighter
- November 3 – Day of Man and Biosphere Reserves
- November 6 – National Day of the Honduran Biologist
- November 8 – World Urban Planning Day
- November 11 – Honduran Dentist Day
- November 13 – Day of the National Anthem of Honduras
- November 14 – World Diabetes Day
- November 19 – International Men’s Day
- November 20 – Universal Children’s Day
- November 22 – Birth of José Cecilio del Valle
- November 22 – Honduran Economist Day
- November 22 – International Music Day
- November 25 – National Flower Day of Honduras – Rhyncholaelia Digbyana Orchid
- November 25 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
- November 30 – Honduran Composer Day
DECEMBER
Celebration of El Guancasco- December 1 – Honduran Broadcaster Day
- December 1 – World AIDS Day
- December 2 – International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
- December 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- December 3 – International Doctor’s Day
- December 10 – Human Rights Day
- December 10 – International Human Rights Day
- December 18 – International Migrants Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 28 – Holy Innocents Day
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve Celebration
