Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Nicaragua
Nicaragua has 10 long weekends in 2026 and 9 in 2027. The longest break is 6 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Wednesday off around Holy Thursday for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 5d
Holy Thursday & Good Friday
Wed 1 Apr – Sun 5 Apr
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Army Day
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Battle of San Jacinto & Independence Day
Fri 11 Sept – Tue 15 Sept
Take Friday off
2027
View all9
Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 6d
Battle of San Jacinto & Independence Day
Tue 14 Sept – Sun 19 Sept
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
Immaculate Conception
Sat 4 Dec – Wed 8 Dec
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Nicaragua 2026
All 18 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Nicaragua 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Nicaragua 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Nicaragua 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Nicaragua have in 2026?
Nicaragua has 10 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Nicaragua have in 2027?
Nicaragua has 9 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Nicaragua?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Holy Thursday & Good Friday (Thu 2 Apr – Sun 5 Apr). Take Wednesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 1 day of leave.