September 15 – Independence Day
On September 15, 1821, the Act of Independence of the United Provinces of Central America was signed. During the colonial period, Honduras belonged to the Viceroyalty of New Spain.
After three centuries of colonization, a group of provinces joined together to form the United Provinces of Central America and fight together for their independence. These provinces were: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
On February 23, 1821, Mexico achieved its independence from Spanish rule, which inspired the Hondurans to accelerate their own independence. It was achieved on September 15, 1821, with the signing of the Act of Independence drafted by José Cecilio del Valle. However, the joy and celebration of having conquered freedom lasted only a year, as in 1822 the United Provinces of Central America joined the Mexican Empire.
This union lasted until 1823. Every December 15, Honduras commemorates its Independence Day with commemorative events in which political leaders and society in general participate. Honduran families also raise the national flag in their homes, and the streets are adorned with flags and balloons in the colors of the nation.
September 15 – Independence Day
- History of the Declaration of Independence of Honduras
- Act of Independence of Honduras
- Role of José Cecilio del Valle in the Independence
- September 28 – Arrival of the Independence Documents
Important Dates during the month of September
- Bible Day in Honduras (last Sunday of September)
- September 1 – National Flag Day of Honduras
- September 4 – National Day of the Honduran Red Cross
- September 5 – International Day of Indigenous Women
- September 7 – Honduran Taxi Driver’s Day
- September 8 – International Literacy Day
- September 10 – Children’s Day in Honduras
- September 15 – Independence Day of Honduras
- September 16 – World Ozone Layer Day
- September 17 – Teacher’s Day in Honduras
- September 22 – National No Smoking Day
- September 27 – World Tourism Day
- September 28 – Arrival of the Independence Documents
- September 29 – Tegucigalpa Anniversary, Feast of St. Michael the Archangel
- September 29 – World Day of Prevention of Teenage Pregnancy
National Heroes and Patriotic Symbols of Honduras
Honduras holds in the memory of history the feats of great men who were examples of dedication, courage, and love for their homeland.
Every year, as the patriotic celebrations approach, they are remembered with the purpose of inspiring and teaching present and future generations about their love for Honduras.
- Francisco Morazán
- José Cecilio del Valle
- José Trinidad Reyes
- Dionisio de Herrera
- José Trinidad Cabañas
- Cacique Lempira
History of the National Flag of Honduras
It was created by Legislative Decree No. 7 in the city of Comayagua on March 6, 1866.
Learn about the protocol, use, meaning, oath, folding, and duties towards the National Flag of Honduras.
Honduras has 8 national symbols, 3 of which are considered major and 5 minor.
Major Symbols
Minor Symbols
- The Scarlet Macaw – National Bird
- White-Tailed Deer – National Mammal
- Rhyncholaelia Digbyana Orchid – National Flower
- The Pine Tree – National Tree
- The Map of Honduras
