Nicaragua designates May 1 and May 25, 2026 as immovable national holidays

The Ministry of Labor (MITRAB) in Nicaragua announced that Friday, May 1, 2026 will be a national holiday with pay for all workers and employers, in compliance with labor laws and the presidency’s instructions. The decision ensures the May 1 observance is recognized as a paid holiday under the country’s labor framework.

The official 2026 calendar also lists two national holidays in May — May 1 and May 25 — both immovable dates. These fixed dates are expected to produce long weekends of three days each, affecting labor schedules and public activities across the nation.

Together, the announcements outline May 2026 as a period of scheduled holidays that will shape work and social calendars nationwide.