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Nicaragua has 12 public holidays in 2023. Of these, 12 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Nicaraguan public holidays or Nicaraguan bank holidays? Nicaragua public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Nicaragua celebrates 12 public holidays in 2023. These include 12 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Air Force Day (on February 1), Holy Thursday (on April 6), Labour Day (on May 1) and Army Day (on May 27).
About these dates: the Nicaragua 2023 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Holidays
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends & bridge days
A Nicaragua holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2023.
- Bridge-day opportunityApr 6 – Apr 94 days · Take 2023-04-07 off
- Long weekendApr 29 – May 13 days
- Long weekendSep 14 – Sep 174 days
- Bridge-day opportunityOct 12 – Oct 154 days · Take 2023-10-13 off
- Long weekendDec 8 – Dec 103 days
- Long weekendDec 23 – Dec 253 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua has 12 public holidays in 2023.
Yes. 12 out of 12 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 6 long weekends in Nicaragua in 2023.
No. The next public holiday in Nicaragua is on .