PanamavsNicaragua
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
9
Only Panama
8
Only Nicaragua
What the numbers say
In 2026, Panama has 13 nationwide public holidays and Nicaragua has 12, so Panama gets 1 more day off. They line up on 4 dates, including Año Nuevo, Día del Trabajo, Día de las Madres and Navidad.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Panama has 12 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Nicaragua (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Panama offers 6 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 6 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Nicaragua offers 4 and 5. Panama has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is November in Panama and December in Nicaragua.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Panama
Nicaragua is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Nicaragua
Panama is working these days.