HondurasvsNicaragua
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
5
Only Honduras
6
Only Nicaragua
What the numbers say
In 2026, Honduras has 11 nationwide public holidays and Nicaragua has 12, so Nicaragua gets 1 more day off. They line up on 6 dates, including New Year's Day, Holy Thursday, Labour Day and Independence Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Honduras has 9 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Nicaragua (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Honduras offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Nicaragua offers 4 and 5. Nicaragua has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Honduras and December in Nicaragua.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Honduras
Nicaragua is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Nicaragua
Honduras is working these days.