Nicaragua public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Nicaragua): Immaculate Conception, on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 34 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 6
Nicaragua public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| June 1 | Monday | Children's Day |
| July 19 | Sunday | Revolution Day |
| September 14 | Monday | Battle of San Jacinto |
| September 15 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| October 12 | Monday | Indigenous Resistance Day |
| December 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- April 2 – April 54 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 30 – June 13 days off
- September 12 – September 154 days off
- October 10 – October 123 days off
- December 5 – December 84 days off · if you take Monday December 7 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| January 18 | Sunday | Birthday of Rubén Darío |
| May 30 | Saturday | Mother's Day |
| June 23 | Tuesday | Father's Day |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Nicaragua have in 2026?
Nicaragua has 11 public holidays in 2026; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Nicaragua?
Next public holiday (Nicaragua): Immaculate Conception, on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 34 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Nicaragua has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.