Nicaragua Public Holidays 2026
February
Birth of Cardinal Miguel Obando y Bravo
Birth of Cardinal Miguel Obando y Bravo is a national holiday in Nicaragua
Day of Love and Friendship
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
Death of General Augusto C. Sandino
Death of General Augusto C. Sandino is a national holiday in Nicaragua
March
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
May
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Day off for Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
August
September
Army Day
Army Day is a observance in Nicaragua
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of San Jacinto is a national holiday in Nicaragua
Independence Day
Independence Day is a national holiday in Nicaragua
Independence Day Holiday
Independence Day Holiday is a national holiday in Nicaragua
Bicentennial Celebrations Holiday
Bicentennial Celebrations Holiday is a government holiday in Nicaragua
Public Sector Holiday
Public Sector Holiday is a government holiday in Nicaragua
October
November
All Saints' Day
All Souls' Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
All Souls' Day
All Souls' Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Death of Carlos Fonseca Amador
Death of Carlos Fonseca Amador is a national holiday in Nicaragua
December
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.