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Nicaraguan HolidaysVarious public & national holidays observed in Nicaragua |
| sitesworld.comDate | English Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Years | Many Nicaraguans celebrate New Year's Day at the beach. |
| February 1 | Air Force Day | Held on 1 February in honor of the nation’s air force. |
| April | Holy Thursday | Celebrated nationally on the first Thursday of April. |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Celebrated nationally on the first of May. |
| May | Army Day | Held on May 27 in honor of Nicaragua's army. |
| July 19 | Liberation Day/FSLN Revolution Day | Celebrated on the 19th of July on a national level. It marks the day that the National Liberation Army defeated the Somoza dictatorships in the Nicaraguan Revolution. |
| July 25 | Fiesta de Santiago | Celebrated on the 25th of July in Boaco, Somoto and Managua. |
| July 26 | Fiesta de Santa Ana | Celebrated on the 26th of July in Nandaime, Niquinohomo, Moyogalpa and Ometepe. |
| August 1 | Fiesta de Santo Domingo | Managuans celebrate Santo Domingo de Guzman (Patrion Saint) |
| September 14 | Battle of San Jacinto | Celebrated on the national level. It is held on the anniversary of the battle of San Jacinto which took place in 1856. |
| September 15 | Independence Day | A national holiday held on September 15 to celebrate Central America’s declaration of Independence in 1821. |
| October 12 | Indigenous Resistance Day | Formerly Columbus Day; Highlights the struggle of native peoples against European colonialism. |
| December 7 | La Griteria Immaculate | Celebrated nationally on December 8 and in Leon on December 7. |
| December 12 | Immaculate Conception | Celebrated in the home; praying and giving |
| December 25 | Christmas | Celebrated internationally. |
| December 31 | New Year's Eve | At 12am Nicaraguans celebrate with fireworks (Pólvoras, cohetes) and head to the beach.sitesworld.com |