| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2025-04-17 | Maundy Thursday | National |
| 2025-04-18 | Good Friday | National |
| 2025-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2025-05-30 | Mother's Day | National |
| 2025-07-19 | Revolution Day | National |
| 2025-09-14 | Battle of San Jacinto Day | National |
| 2025-09-15 | Independence Day | National |
| 2025-12-08 | Immaculate Conception | National |
| 2025-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Nicaragua have in 2025?
Nicaragua has 10 public holidays in 2025: 10 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2025 to 25 December 2025, and no public holiday falls in February, March, 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.
Long weekends in Nicaragua 2025
Nicaragua's public holidays create 4 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Thu 17 - Sun 20 April: Maundy Thursday (4-day weekend, Thursday 17 April to Sunday 20 April).
- Fri 30 May - Sun 1 June: Mother's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June).
- Sat 13 - Mon 15 September: Battle of San Jacinto Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 13 September to Monday 15 September).
- Sat 6 - Mon 8 December: Immaculate Conception (3-day weekend, Saturday 6 December to Monday 8 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Nicaragua 2025
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 2025 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 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Nicaragua in 2025. 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 2025 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Nicaragua.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Nicaragua (2025)
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.