| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-03-25 | Maundy Thursday | National |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday | National |
| 2027-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2027-05-30 | Mother's Day | National |
| 2027-07-19 | Revolution Day | National |
| 2027-09-14 | Battle of San Jacinto Day | National |
| 2027-09-15 | Independence Day | National |
| 2027-12-08 | Immaculate Conception | National |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Nicaragua have in 2027?
Nicaragua has 10 public holidays in 2027: 10 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 25 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in February, April, June, August, October, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Nicaragua's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Nicaragua 2027
Nicaragua's public holidays create 3 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Thu 25 - Sun 28 March: Maundy Thursday (4-day weekend, Thursday 25 March to Sunday 28 March).
- Sat 17 - Mon 19 July: Revolution Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 17 July to Monday 19 July).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Nicaragua 2027
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2027 no public holiday in Nicaragua is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across North America for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Nicaragua: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Nicaragua in 2027. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Nicaragua.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Nicaragua (2027)
Our Nicaragua public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. It is a public holiday in many countries with Catholic or Orthodox traditions, particularly in Latin America, Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. The name is commonly linked to the ceremonial washing of feet, and to the antiphon mandatum novum, a new commandment. Church services often include the rite of foot washing.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day honours mothers and maternal figures. The date varies widely: many countries follow the second Sunday in May, the United Kingdom observes Mothering Sunday in Lent, and several Arab countries mark it on the spring equinox. In some nations, including much of Eastern Europe and parts of Africa, it is an official public holiday. Families typically give flowers, cards and small gifts, and many people visit their mothers.