Public Holidays in Nicaragua
Nicaragua observes 11 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Nicaragua
- Battle of San JacintoMonday, September 14, 2026
- Independence DayTuesday, September 15, 2026
- Indigenous Resistance DayMonday, October 12, 2026
- Immaculate ConceptionTuesday, December 8, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 18 | Sunday | Birthday of Rubén Darío | Observance |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 30 | Saturday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Children's Day | Public |
| Jun 23 | Tuesday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Jul 19 | Sunday | Revolution Day | Public |
| Sep 14 | Monday | Battle of San Jacinto | Public |
| Sep 15 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Indigenous Resistance Day | Public |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception | Public |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
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