This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Nicaragua in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Nicaragua.
Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
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New Year's Day | Nicaragua January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
March Equinox | Nicaragua March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
Maundy Thursday | Nicaragua April 2 2026, Thursday |
National |
Good Friday | Nicaragua April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
Holy Saturday | Nicaragua April 4 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
Easter Sunday | Nicaragua April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
Labor Day / May Day | Nicaragua May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
Mothers' Day | Nicaragua May 30 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
June Solstice | Nicaragua June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
The Sandinista Revolution Day | Nicaragua July 19 2026, Sunday |
National |
Santo Domingo Celebrations Start | Nicaragua August 1 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
Last Day of Santo Domingo Celebrations | Nicaragua August 10 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
Army Day | Nicaragua September 2 2026, Wednesday |
Observance |
Battle of San Jacinto | Nicaragua September 14 2026, Monday |
National |
Independence Day | Nicaragua September 15 2026, Tuesday |
National |
September Equinox | Nicaragua September 22 2026, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
Indigenous Resistance Day | Nicaragua October 12 2026, Monday |
Observance |
All Souls' Day | Nicaragua November 2 2026, Monday |
Observance |
Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Nicaragua December 8 2026, Tuesday |
National |
December Solstice | Nicaragua December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
Christmas Day | Nicaragua December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
New Year´s Eve | Nicaragua December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |