There are ten public holidays in Nicaragua in 2023, two of which fall on weekends.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2023, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, an important Christian holiday commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles and the Washing of the Feet. It falls on April 6, 2023.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed on Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday, April 7, 2023.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is an important Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter Sunday is a public holiday in many countries. In 2023, it falls on April 9.
Labor Day
Labor Day is observed on May 1, 2023, and it celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Sandinista Revolution Day
Sandinista Revolution Day is a public holiday in Nicaragua on July 19, 2023. The holiday celebrates the fall of the militarized Somoza family dictatorship in 1979.
Battle of San Jacinto
The Battle of San Jacinto is a public holiday in Nicaragua on September 14, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto in 1856.
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Nicaragua, observed on September 15, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of when Nicaragua achieved its independence in 1821.
Immaculate Conception
The holiday is observed on December 8, 2023, and it celebrates the Virgin Mary has been free of original sin from the moment of her conception.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2023, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
The following is the list of public holidays in Nicaragua 2023.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Maundy Thursday | Apr 06, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Good Friday | Apr 07, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Easter Sunday | Apr 09, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Labor Day | May 01, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Sandinista Revolution Day | Jul 19, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Battle of San Jacinto | Sep 14, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | Sep 15, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Immaculate Conception | Dec 08, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Nicaragua in 2023.
