El SalvadorvsNicaragua
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
21
Only El Salvador
7
Only Nicaragua
What the numbers say
In 2026, El Salvador has 26 nationwide public holidays and Nicaragua has 12, so El Salvador gets 14 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including Día del Trabajo, Día de la Independencia, Día de la raza and Noche Buena.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: El Salvador has 18 on working days (8 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Nicaragua (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, El Salvador offers 8 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 8 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Nicaragua offers 4 and 5. El Salvador has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is November in El Salvador and December in Nicaragua.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only El Salvador
Nicaragua is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Nicaragua
El Salvador is working these days.
Full calendars: El Salvador · Nicaragua