NicaraguavsCosta Rica
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
7
Only Nicaragua
6
Only Costa Rica
What the numbers say
In 2026, Nicaragua has 12 nationwide public holidays and Costa Rica has 11, so Nicaragua gets 1 more day off. They line up on 5 dates, including New Year's Day, Holy Thursday, Labour Day and Independence Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Nicaragua has 10 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Costa Rica (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Nicaragua offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 5 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Costa Rica offers 3 and 4. Nicaragua has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Nicaragua and April in Costa Rica.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Nicaragua
Costa Rica is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Costa Rica
Nicaragua is working these days.
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