Public holidays
🇳🇮Nicaragua 2026
Public holidays
12
in 2026
Next holiday
Liberation Day
in 34d
Long weekends
4
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
2
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
Battle of San Jacinto
Monday
in 91d Public
Indigenous Resistance Day
Monday
in 119d Public
Immaculate Conception
Tuesday
in 176d Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Nicaragua
In 2026, Nicaragua has 12 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is December, with 3. 4 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 4 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Air Force Day (February 1) to Holy Thursday (April 2): 60 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is New Year's Eve (December 31).
Long weekends in 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Labour Day
May 1 · Friday
Battle of San Jacinto
September 14 · Monday
Indigenous Resistance Day
October 12 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Nicaragua have in 2026?+
Nicaragua has 12 official public holidays in 2026, with December being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Nicaragua?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Nicaragua in 2026?+
4 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Nicaragua?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Air Force Day (February 1), Liberation Day (July 19).