Guatemalans who need to carry out any banking transaction or management in the coming days should consider that the Banks in Guatemala will be closed on October 11, 2024 on the occasion of Columbus Day.
Guatemalan banks will close on October 11 for Columbus Day 2024
The Superintendency of Banks of Guatemala ―SIB― reported that banks and other financial entities in the country will suspend operations on Friday, October 11, 2024in commemoration of Columbus day or as previously known Columbus Day 2024. This holiday corresponds to October 12but the Monetary Board has authorized moving the break to Friday.
He Columbus daycelebrated in several countries in America, commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the continent in 1492, which began a new stage in the history of humanity. In Guatemala, this date also invites us to reflect on indigenous resistance and recognize the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country.
Closure of banks and financial institutions
According to the statement issued by the SIB, the Monetary Board has authorized the closure of the following financial and banking institutions on October 11:
- Banks
- Banking agencies
- Insurance companies
- Exchange houses
- Bank branches
- Financial companies
- Storage companies
- Microfinance
Likewise, the Superintendency of Banks will also suspend its services on October 11. This break covers all entities authorized by the Monetary Board, so it is recommended that both users and companies plan in advance any banking or financial transaction they need to carry out.
Special windows that will provide services on October 11
As has happened with other holidays, the SIB indicated that it is at the discretion of each entity to provide its services during the break through an agency, special window or similar. The list of agencies or counters that will provide special service on October 11 is available from October 10 on the website
Likewise, if you need to carry out a banking transaction during the holiday, you can check directly with your bank, either through its social networks or other official channels, what the operating hours will be and the agencies that will open their doors.
What is celebrated during Columbus Day or Columbus Day?
October 12, Columbus Day or Columbus Day, is a date that commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the American continent. This historic event, which united Europe with America, had profound cultural, political and social repercussions.
In Guatemala, this day is celebrated not only as a time to reflect on the meeting of two worlds, but also as an opportunity to highlight the country’s cultural richness. Guatemala is a multiethnic, pluricultural and multilingual nation, where four main ethnic groups coexist: Mayans, Garifunas, Xincas and Ladinos. In addition, 25 languages are spoken in the territory, of which 22 are of Mayan origin, in addition to Spanish, Xinca and Garifuna.
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