NicaraguavsEl Salvador
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
21
Only El Salvador
What the numbers say
In 2026, Nicaragua has 12 nationwide public holidays and El Salvador has 26, so El Salvador gets 14 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including Labour Day, Independence Day, Indigenous Resistance Day and Christmas Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Nicaragua has 10 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 18 for El Salvador (8 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); El Salvador offers 8 and 8. El Salvador has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Nicaragua and November in El Salvador.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Nicaragua
El Salvador is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only El Salvador
Nicaragua is working these days.
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