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Battle of San Jacinto
Monday, September 14, 2026 · 38 days
Nicaragua has 12 public holidays in 2026. 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 2026. 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 2), Labour Day (on May 1) and Army Day (on May 27).
About these dates: the Nicaragua 2026 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
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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 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Bridge-day opportunityApr 2 – Apr 54 days · Take 2026-04-03 off
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Long weekendSep 12 – Sep 154 days
- Long weekendOct 10 – Oct 123 days
- Bridge-day opportunityDec 5 – Dec 84 days · Take 2026-12-07 off
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
- Bridge-day opportunityDec 31 – Jan 34 days · Take 2027-01-01 off
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua has 12 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Battle of San Jacinto on September 14, 2026.
The next public holiday in Nicaragua is Battle of San Jacinto on September 14, 2026.
Yes. 12 out of 12 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 8 long weekends in Nicaragua in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Nicaragua is Battle of San Jacinto on September 14, 2026.