Día del Cariño falls on Sunday, February 14, 2027, which is also the First Sunday of Lent in the USCCB calendar. For a visit, distinguish the calendar date from an organiser’s programme: the public activities below were announced for 2026.
Key dates 2027 (checked 23 October 2026)
The religious dates below provide calendar context; they are not announcements of Guatemalan events or closures.
| Date in 2027 | Calendar entry | Source |
|---|---|---|
| February 2 | The Presentation of the Lord | USCCB calendar |
| February 10 | Ash Wednesday | USCCB calendar |
| February 14, Sunday | Día del Cariño; First Sunday of Lent | USCCB calendar, with the ministry’s February 14 celebration in 2026 as historical context |
| March 21 | Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord | USCCB calendar |
| March 25 | Holy Thursday | USCCB calendar |
| March 26 | Good Friday | USCCB calendar |
| March 28 | Easter Sunday | USCCB calendar |
| May 6 | The Ascension of the Lord [Thursday], as listed in this calendar | USCCB calendar |
2027 public-event programme and costs: not announced as of 23 October 2026 on the checked ministry article, government press listing and AGN topic page.
Quick summary: The date is February 14, 2027. The previous public programme included family recreation, friendship and sport, with free activities at ministry venues. Its 2026 hours and admission conditions are historical, rather than booking information for the next celebration.
What Día del Cariño means for a visit
The ministry’s public programme shows a celebration extending beyond couples: it promoted family togetherness, recreation and sport for children, young people and adults in a safe, inclusive setting. Its activities included recreational games, group classes, sporting encounters and special presentations.
The friendship theme was explicit in the activity names Deporte y Amistad and Judo – Combate y Amistad. For a visitor considering something beyond a couples’ outing, these past activities show the kinds of public celebrations to look for when organisers publish their next programmes.
Publinews reported in February 2025 that students take part in exchanges of gifts and chocolates.
What happened in 2026
The Ministry of Culture and Sports’ 2026 announcement described its activities as totally free. The following are 2026 venues and hours, reproduced in the source’s time format:
| Venue | Activity in 2026 | Date in 2026 | Hours in 2026 | Admission in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo Marte | Zumba Día de San Valentín | 12 de febrero | 18:00 a 20:00 horas | Free |
| Parque Erick Barrondo | Judo – Combate y Amistad | Jueves 12, February | 15:00 a 17:00 horas | Free |
| Campos del Roosevelt | Deporte y Amistad | Viernes 13, February | 14:00 a 16:00 horas | Free |
| Parque de la Paz, Cobán | Celebración Día del Cariño | 14 de febrero de 2026 | 15:00 a 17:00 horas | Free |
Source: Ministry of Culture and Sports.
The place and time matter when comparing options: the Cobán activity was announced for Parque de la Paz, while Campo Marte was scheduled to host an evening Zumba session on a different date. These were separate programme entries, not a single celebration with interchangeable locations.
A government press listing, published 14 Febrero, 2026, also advertised the Coro Nacional de Guatemala’s Concierto del amor for Tuesday, February 17, at the Conservatorio auditorium. That concert belongs to the past programme.
For related planning, see the events directory, concerts guide and guide to buying concert tickets safely.
Sources
- USCCB: 2027 liturgical calendar — checked 23 October 2026; religious calendar context, not a Guatemalan public-holiday or local-event programme.
- Ministry of Culture and Sports: Día del Cariño activities — checked 23 October 2026; 2026 activities, venues, hours and free admission.
- Government press resources: Día del Cariño activities — checked 23 October 2026; historical concert listing.
- AGN: Día del Cariño topic page — checked 23 October 2026; scope of the programme check.
- Publinews: intercambios de regalos y chocolates, 12 February 2025 — checked 23 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Día del Cariño in Guatemala in 2027?
Sunday, February 14, 2027. The USCCB liturgical calendar also identifies that date as the First Sunday of Lent.
Is Día del Cariño only for couples?
The public celebrations described here included family recreation and friendship activities. The Ministry of Culture and Sports’ 2026 programme was directed at children, young people and adults.
What free activities took place in 2026?
The ministry listed Zumba at Campo Marte on February 12, 18:00 a 20:00 horas, and a celebration at Parque de la Paz in Cobán on February 14, 15:00 a 17:00 horas. Its announcement described the activities as totally free. These are 2026 details.
Was there a Día del Cariño concert in 2026?
A government press listing published on February 14, 2026 advertised the Coro Nacional de Guatemala’s Concierto del amor for Tuesday, February 17, at the Conservatorio auditorium.
Can I use the 2026 programme to plan a 2027 visit?
Use it as background on venues and activities, then check the organiser’s announcement before choosing a visit. The 2026 dates, hours and free admission do not establish the arrangements for 2027.
