Nicaragua Public Holidays
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A public holiday, national holiday or legal holiday is a holiday generally established by law and is usually a non-working day during the year. This page contains public holidays sorted by years. Holiday dates may be change from time to time, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national holidays and short description of each holiday.- Nicaragua or officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the largest country in the Central American isthmus. Nicaragua’s capital, Managua, is the country’s largest city and the third-largest city in Central America
- Public holidays in Nicaragua are centered on Christianity and the commemoration of events in Nicaraguan history
Date | Day | Holiday |
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1 Jan | Sun | New Year's Day - First day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar as well as the Julian calendar |
13 Apr | Thu | Holy Thursday - Commemorates the Maundy and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles as described in the Canonical gospels |
14 Apr | Fri | Good Friday - Friday before Easter Sunday. Commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary |
1 May | Mon | Labour Day - Commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement |
19 Jul | Wed | Liberation Day - Marks the day that the National Liberation Army defeated the Somoza dictatorship in the Nicaraguan Revolution |
14 Sept | Thu | Battle of San Jacinto - It is held on the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto |
15 Sept | Fri | Independence Day - To celebrate Central America's declaration of independence in 1821 |
8 Dec | Fri | Immaculate Conception - The conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary free from original sin by virtue of the foreseen merits of her son Jesus Christ |
25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day - Celebrate the birth of Christ |
Date | Day | Holiday |
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1 Jan | Mon | New Year's Day |
29 Mar | Thu | Holy Thursday |
30 Mar | Fri | Good Friday |
1 May | Tue | Labour Day |
19 Jul | Thu | Liberation Day |
14 Sept | Fri | Battle of San Jacinto |
15 Sept | Sat | Independence Day |
8 Dec | Sat | Immaculate Conception |
25 Dec | Tue | Christmas Day |