Public holidays in Nicaragua
| Date |
English Name |
Remarks |
| January 1 |
New Years |
The majority of Nicaraguans celebrate New Year's Day at the beach. |
| February 1 |
Air Force Day |
Held on the 1st of February in honor of the nation’s air force. |
| April |
Holy Thursday |
Celebrated nationally on the first Thursday of April. |
| May 1 |
Labour Day |
Celebrated nationally on the first of May. |
| May |
Army Day |
Held on May 27 in honor of Nicaragua's army. |
| July 19 |
Liberation Day/FSLN Revolution Day |
Celebrated on the 19th of July on a national level. It marks the day that the National Liberation Army defeated the Somoza dictatorships. |
| July 25 |
Fiesta de Santiago |
Celebrated on the 25th of July in Boaco, Somoto and Managua. |
| July 26 |
Fiesta de Santa Ana |
Celebrated on the 26th of July in Nandaime, Niquinohomo, Moyogalpa and Ometepe. |
| August 1 |
Fiesta de Santo Domingo |
Managuans celebrate Santo Domingo de Guzman (Patrion Saint) |
| September 14 |
Battle of San Jacinto |
Celebrated on the a National level. It is held on the anniversary of the battle of San Jacinto which took place in 1856. |
| September 15 |
Independence Day |
A national holiday held on September 15 to celebrate Central America’s declaration of Independence in 1821. |
| October 12 |
Indigenous Resistance Day |
Formerly Columbus Day; Highlights the struggle of native peoples against European colonialism.[1][2] |
| December 8 |
Immaculate Conception |
Celebrated nationally on December 8 and in Leon on December 7. |
| December 25 |
Christmas |
Celebrated internationally. |
| December 31 |
New Year's Eve |
At 12am Nicaraguans celebrate with fireworks (polvora, cuetes) and head to the beach. |
