NicaraguavsHonduras
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
6
Only Nicaragua
5
Only Honduras
What the numbers say
In 2026, Nicaragua has 12 nationwide public holidays and Honduras has 11, 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: Nicaragua has 10 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Honduras (2 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); Honduras offers 4 and 4. Nicaragua has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Nicaragua and April in Honduras.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Nicaragua
Honduras is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Honduras
Nicaragua is working these days.