El Salvador Independence Day is celebrated on 15 September and commemorates the 1821 independence of Central America from Spanish rule. The day is marked with flags, civic ceremonies, school parades, music, cultural performances and community celebrations that honour national identity and shared Central American history.

Event Suggestions:
• Creating a display about El Salvador’s flag, symbols and independence history
• Sharing Salvadoran music, food, stories or dance with cultural context
• Exploring the shared 1821 independence of Central American countries