Public Holidays in Nicaragua
Every public holiday in Nicaragua for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Immaculate Conception · Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Nicaragua public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Air Force Day | Public |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Holy Thursday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Army Day | Public |
| Jul 19 | Sunday | Liberation 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 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Public |
Nicaragua public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 1 | Monday | Air Force Day | Public |
| Apr 1 | Thursday | Holy Thursday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Thursday | Army Day | Public |
| Jul 19 | Monday | Liberation Day | Public |
| Sep 14 | Tuesday | Battle of San Jacinto | Public |
| Sep 15 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 12 | Tuesday | Indigenous Resistance Day | Public |
| Dec 8 | Wednesday | Immaculate Conception | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Friday | New Year's Eve | Public |
Nicaragua public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 1 | Tuesday | Air Force Day | Public |
| Apr 6 | Thursday | Holy Thursday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Saturday | Army Day | Public |
| Jul 19 | Wednesday | Liberation Day | Public |
| Sep 14 | Thursday | Battle of San Jacinto | Public |
| Sep 15 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 12 | Thursday | Indigenous Resistance Day | Public |
| Dec 8 | Friday | Immaculate Conception | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Sunday | New Year's Eve | Public |
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About holidays in Nicaragua
This page lists Nicaragua's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Nicaragua?
Nicaragua has 12 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Nicaragua?
Immaculate Conception on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 — 42 days away.
Are all holidays in Nicaragua nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.