Army Day is a public holiday in Guatemala, and it is observed on the Monday near June 30 each year.
Army Day commemorates the revolution against Vicente Cerna in 1871. Vicente Cerna was the President of Guatemala from 1865 to 1871, and he was considered a dictator by many Guatemalans. There were several uprisings during his presidency, and eventually, a revolution took place in 1871.
Generals Miguel Garcia Granados and Justo Rufino Barrios triumphantly entered the capital of Guatemala on June 30, 1871, which made Vicente Cerna resign from the presidency.
The following is the list of Army Day in Guatemala from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Army Day | Jul 04, 2022 | Monday |
| Army Day | Jul 03, 2023 | Monday |
| Army Day | Jul 01, 2024 | Monday |
| Army Day | Jun 30, 2025 | Monday |
| Army Day | Jun 29, 2026 | Monday |
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