Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Nicaragua in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| Feb 14 | Friday | Day of Love and Friendship | Observance |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | March Equinox | Season |
| Apr 9 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | National holiday, Christian |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Good Friday | National holiday, Christian |
| Apr 11 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Observance, Christian |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance, Christian |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| May 30 | Saturday | Mothers' Day | Observance |
| Jun 20 | Saturday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jul 19 | Sunday | The Sandinista Revolution Day | National holiday |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Santo Domingo Celebrations Start | Local holiday |
| Aug 10 | Monday | Last Day of Santo Domingo Celebrations | Local holiday |
| Sep 2 | Wednesday | Army Day | Observance |
| Sep 14 | Monday | Battle of San Jacinto | National holiday |
| Sep 15 | Tuesday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Indigenous Resistance Day | Observance |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Observance |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | National holiday |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | National holiday, Christian |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year´s Eve | Observance |
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While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
