National and Public Holidays in Nicaragua (2026) 🇳🇮

Q: When is the next public holiday in Nicaragua?

The next public holiday in Nicaragua is Battle of San Jacinto Day on Monday, September 14, 2026 — in 27 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Nicaragua have in 2026?

Nicaragua has 10 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Nicaragua?

The most recent public holiday in Nicaragua was Revolution Day on Sunday, July 19, 2026 — 30 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Nicaragua?

The next 4 public holidays in Nicaragua:Monday, September 14, 2026: Battle of San Jacinto DayTuesday, September 15, 2026: Independence DayTuesday, December 8, 2026: Immaculate ConceptionFriday, December 25, 2026: Christmas Day

Q: How does Nicaragua's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Nicaragua has 10 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Costa Rica: 9 public holidaysHonduras: 11 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Nicaragua have in 2027?

Nicaragua will have 10 public holidays in 2027.

Q: Does Nicaragua have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Nicaragua has 17 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.

Nicaragua observes 10 public holidays this year, with 10 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Battle of San Jacinto Day. The most recent was Revolution Day.

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This year, Nicaragua observes 10 public holidays, with 10 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Battle of San Jacinto Day on 14 Sep. The most recently passed holiday was Revolution Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Nicaragua.

2026 National Holidays in Nicaragua

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

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Holidays in different states:

Federal Holidays
Boaco
Carazo
Chinandega
Chontales
Costa Caribe Norte
Costa Caribe Sur
Estelí
Granada
Jinotega
León
Madriz
Managua
Masaya
Matagalpa
Nueva Segovia
Rivas
Río San Juan

State & Regional Holidays in Nicaragua

Boaco Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Carazo Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Chinandega Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Chontales Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Costa Caribe Norte Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Costa Caribe Sur Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Estelí Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Granada Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Jinotega Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

León Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Madriz Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Managua Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
1 Aug	Saturday	Descent of Saint Dominic
10 Aug	Monday	Ascent of Saint Dominic
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Masaya Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Matagalpa Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Nueva Segovia Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Rivas Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Río San Juan Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
30 May	Saturday	Mother's Day
19 Jul	Sunday	Revolution Day
14 Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
8 Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

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Holidays in different states:

Federal Holidays
Boaco
Carazo
Chinandega
Chontales
Costa Caribe Norte
Costa Caribe Sur
Estelí
Granada
Jinotega
León
Madriz
Managua
Masaya
Matagalpa
Nueva Segovia
Rivas
Río San Juan

Holidays in other countries:

🇳🇮 Nicaragua 10 holidays
🇨🇷 Costa Rica 9 holidays
🇭🇳 Honduras 11 holidays

Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in Nicaragua

When is the next public holiday in Nicaragua?

The next public holiday in Nicaragua is Battle of San Jacinto Day on Monday, September 14, 2026 — in 27 days.

Is today a public holiday in Nicaragua?

No — today (Tuesday, August 18, 2026) is not a public holiday in Nicaragua.

How many public holidays does Nicaragua have in 2026?

Nicaragua has 10 public holidays in 2026.

What was the most recent public holiday in Nicaragua?

The most recent public holiday in Nicaragua was Revolution Day on Sunday, July 19, 2026 — 30 days ago.

What are the upcoming public holidays in Nicaragua?

The next 4 public holidays in Nicaragua:

Monday, September 14, 2026: Battle of San Jacinto Day
Tuesday, September 15, 2026: Independence Day
Tuesday, December 8, 2026: Immaculate Conception
Friday, December 25, 2026: Christmas Day

How does Nicaragua's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Nicaragua has 10 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:

Costa Rica: 9 public holidays
Honduras: 11 public holidays

How many public holidays does Nicaragua have in 2027?

Nicaragua will have 10 public holidays in 2027.

Does Nicaragua have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Nicaragua has 17 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.