Public Holidays in Nicaragua 2026 🇳🇮

Nicaragua has 4 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Battle of San Jacinto Day on 14. Sep. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Nicaragua.

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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.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday Long weekend	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday Bridge day	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday Bridge day	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday Long weekend	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Long weekends in Nicaragua 2026

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

Battle of San Jacinto Day — 14. Sep (Monday) — long weekend
Independence Day — 15. Sep (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
Immaculate Conception — 8. Dec (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
Christmas Day — 25. Dec (Friday) — long weekend

Holidays that change date in Nicaragua

Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.

Maundy Thursday: 2. Apr 2026 → 25. Mar 2027
Good Friday: 3. Apr 2026 → 26. Mar 2027

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Holidays in different states:

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

State & Regional Holidays in Nicaragua

Costa Caribe Norte Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Costa Caribe Sur Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Boaco Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Carazo Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Chinandega Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Chontales Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Estelí Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Granada Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Jinotega Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

León Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Madriz Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Managua Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
10. Aug	Monday	Ascent of Saint Dominic	Public holiday
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Masaya Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Matagalpa Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Nueva Segovia Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Rivas Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Río San Juan Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
14. Sep	Monday	Battle of San Jacinto Day	Public holiday
15. Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Dec	Tuesday	Immaculate Conception	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Nicaragua have in 2026?

Nicaragua observes 4 public holidays in 2026. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in Nicaragua?

The next public holiday in Nicaragua is Battle of San Jacinto Day on 14. Sep.

Are public holidays in Nicaragua the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2026.