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Public Holidays in Nicaragua — 2026
Nicaragua observes 12 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Nationwide | |
| Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Air Force Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, April 2, 2026 | Holy Thursday | Nationwide | |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Nationwide | |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Army Day | Nationwide | |
| Sunday, July 19, 2026 | Liberation Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Battle of San Jacinto | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Independence Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | Indigenous Resistance Day | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Immaculate Conception | Nationwide | |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, December 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 20 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 20 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, February 1, 2027 | Air Force Day |
| Thursday, April 1, 2027 | Holy Thursday |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Thursday, May 27, 2027 | Army Day |
| Monday, July 19, 2027 | Liberation Day |
| Tuesday, September 14, 2027 | Battle of San Jacinto |
| Wednesday, September 15, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Tuesday, October 12, 2027 | Indigenous Resistance Day |
| Wednesday, December 8, 2027 | Immaculate Conception |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Friday, December 31, 2027 | New Year's Eve |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.