NicaraguavsPanama
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
8
Only Nicaragua
9
Only Panama
What the numbers say
In 2026, Nicaragua has 12 nationwide public holidays and Panama has 13, so Panama gets 1 more day off. They line up on 4 dates, including New Year's Day, Labour Day, Immaculate Conception 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 12 for Panama (1 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); Panama offers 6 and 6. Panama has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Nicaragua and November in Panama.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Nicaragua
Panama is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Panama
Nicaragua is working these days.