Public Holidays in Nicaragua 2026
14 national holiday dates in 2026
Nicaragua's 2026 calendar reflects the January 2026 amendment to Article 66 of the Labour Code, which added 18 January, 2 February, 21 February and 8 November as mandatory paid national holidays.
Nicaragua Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 18 | Sunday | Rubén Darío National Holiday New |
| Feb 2 | Monday | Birth of Cardinal Miguel Obando y Bravo |
| Feb 21 | Saturday | Death of Augusto C. Sandino |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 30 | Saturday | Mother's Day |
| Jul 19 | Sunday | Sandinista Revolution Day |
| Sep 14 | Monday | Battle of San Jacinto |
| Sep 15 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Death of Carlos Fonseca Amador |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
The table lists nationwide holidays only and excludes Managua-specific local celebrations.
Independence and Revolutionary Holidays 2026
Independence Day is 15 September, immediately after the Battle of San Jacinto holiday. The Sandinista Revolution anniversary is observed on 19 July.
Holiday Rules in Nicaragua
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday move with Easter. Municipal festivities, including Managua's Santo Domingo celebrations, are not nationwide holidays.
Nicaragua Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 15 September.
- The Battle of San Jacinto is 14 September.
- Mother's Day is a national holiday on 30 May.
- Local Santo Domingo holidays are excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Nicaragua Independence Day?
It is observed on 15 September.
Is Mother's Day a public holiday?
Yes. 30 May is listed as a national holiday.
Are Managua's Santo Domingo celebrations nationwide holidays?
No. They are local holidays.
When is Sandinista Revolution Day?
It is observed on 19 July.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official National Assembly copy of La Gaceta No. 11 of 20 January 2026, amending Labour Code Article 66 and adding four mandatory paid national holidays.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source note: the source note includes an independent calendar cross-check where a current year-specific government calendar was not readily accessible. Statutory rules and later official declarations take precedence. Future lunar, observed or annually proclaimed dates should be reconfirmed.