2024-08-29 07:18:33
We are about to start the ninth month of the year and many Guatemalans are wondering if will run on Independence DayIn this note we resolve this and many other doubts that you may have about the September 15 holiday in Guatemala 2024. Well, then, watch out!
September 15 holiday in Guatemala 2024
September brings with it one of the most important dates for Guatemalans: Guatemala Independence Day. In 2024the country will celebrate 203 years since the signing of the Act of Independence in 1821a historic event that marked the separation of Guatemala from Spain and the birth of an independent nation.
He September 15, 2024 falls on a Sunday and the holiday will be enjoyed during that day. This is due to what is established in the Law promoting domestic tourismhe decree 42-2010 and its reform, the Decree 19-2018where this holiday is contemplated among the exceptions to the breaks that will be moved to Monday, in case they occur on a weekday or weekend other than Monday.
Even though it won’t run and it won’t be a long weekendThis date continues to be an opportunity to enjoy the independence activities that will take place in different parts of the country, from the traditional School Band Parade in the Historic Center, to Xelafer, the Central American Independence Fair.
Activities for the 203 years of Independence of Guatemala
The celebration activities began in August with a civic event to commemorate Flag Day and the cleanup of Lake Amatitlán. The rest of the activities will take place in September, with a total of 16 events planned by the Permanent Committee for the Celebrations of the National Independence of Guatemala —CPPFIN—.
These are the planned activities:
- September 1: International School Band Competition.
- September 2: Proclamation of National Independence, lighting of the patriotic bonfire and presidential message and arrival of the National Torch to the Obelisco Plaza.
- September 3: Departure of the Central American Torch for Peace and Freedom from Plaza El Obelisco towards Jalpatagua, Jutiapa.
- September 4: Delivery of the Central American Torch for Peace and Freedom to the Republic of El Salvador.
- September 7: XXXI Guatemalan Song Gala.
- September 8: Marimba ensemble.
- September 10: Rhythmic gymnastics festival and awarding of distinguished students.
- September 11: Recycled art exhibition at the National Palace of Culture.
- September 14: Lighting of torches, solemn Te Deum, raising of the national flag, reading of the Act of Independence and presidential message.
- September 15: Official ceremony and presidential message on the occasion of the 203rd anniversary of independence, school civic parade, lowering of the national flag and closing of activities.
How is this holiday paid for if I work it?
The Labor Code, Decree No. 1441 of the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala, establishes Guatemala’s Independence Day as a paid day of rest, so if your company requires you to work during the holiday, this day will be paid to you as overtime, that is, with an additional 50% of the usual salary per day worked.
To calculate this compensation, you can divide your monthly salary by 30 (the number of days in a month) to get your daily salary, and then multiply it by 1.5. The result is the total amount you will be paid for working on a paid day off. Here’s the formula: Salary ÷ 30 X 1.5.
For example, if you earn Q3,000.00 per month, your daily salary is Q100.00, and if you work on a holiday you will receive a total of Q150.00, and the extra you will be paid is Q50.00. So be careful! Don’t forget to do the calculations with your salary.
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