Nicaragua
Capital: Managua
About
Nicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the geographically largest country in Central America, comprising 130,370 km2 (50,340 sq mi). With a population of 7,142,529 as of 2024, it is the third-most populous country in Central America after Guatemala and Honduras, and it is the largest by area in all of Central America.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Nicaragua. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Battle of San Jacinto
September 14, 2026
Monday
Independence Day
September 15, 2026
Tuesday
Indigenous Resistance Day
October 12, 2026
Monday
Immaculate Conception
December 8, 2026
Tuesday
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
New Year's Eve
December 31, 2026
Thursday
Cities (7)
References4
These references support the changing or licensed material on this page. Personal notes and ordinary geographic facts are not footnoted individually. Entry rules can change, so verify them before booking.
- Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance.
- Country background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Numeric baselines are cross-checked with Wikidata. Related: Wikidata, .
