Honduras holiday celebrations are filled with festivities, parades and traditional food. Families and friends go together in vacation spots to take the days off in relaxation.
Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day
People celebrate this day with displays of fireworks and festivities which include music, dance and traditional food.
Monday, 18 April 2011: America’s Day Holiday
This is celebrated to commemorate the unity and bond of the Americas. Here, the people participate with commemoration rites, with parades and orchestra music.
Thursday, 21 April 2011: Maundy Thursday
Friday, 22 April 2011: Good Friday
Saturday, 23 April 2011: Holy Saturday
These three Christian holidays commemorate the “Last supper”, Crucifixion and the day before the resurrection of Christ.
Sunday, 1 May 2011: Labor Day
This is an international holiday that celebrates the works of the laborers for their countries.
Thursday, 15 September 2011: Independence Day
This day celebrates Honduras Independence from Spain.
Monday, 3 October 2011: General Francisco Morazan’s Birthday
This holiday celebrates the birthday of General Francisco Morazan who is one of the important figures of Honduras.
Monday, 17 October 2011: Dia de la Raza holiday
This holiday is also known as “Columbus Day” celebrating the arrival of Columbus in the Americas, also celebrating the Hispanic Latin American heritage.
Monday, 24 October 2011: Army Day Holiday
This holiday celebrates the armed forces of Honduras.
Sunday, 25 December 2011: Christmas Day
This Christian holiday celebrates the Birth of Christ.
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