# Nicaraguan government holiday and salary announcements

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nicaraguan-government-holiday-and-salary-announcements
> Updated: 2026-10-26T20:37:13.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Nicaraguan government has issued several announcements regarding upcoming seasonal commemorations. Co-president Rosario Murillo, following communication from Labor Minister Johana Vanessa Flores Jiménez, declared Monday, November 2, 2026, a holiday for both public and private sector workers to observe the Day of the Faithful Departed. This holiday will be deducted from workers' vacation time to facilitate religious and cultural traditions.

Additionally, the administration announced that all public servants will receive their salary payments on Friday, October 31. This disbursement will include the legally mandated annual salary increase. The timing of the payment is intended to assist family finances during the All Souls' Day period, specifically to help cover travel expenses incurred when families visit cemeteries to honor deceased relatives.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Nicaragua to pay public servants with annual salary increase

Nicaraguan Copresident Rosario Murillo announced that public servants will receive their salaries, including annual legal increases, on October 31 to assist with family expenses during All Souls' Day.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-to-pay-public-servants-with-annual-salary-increase

### 2026-10-26: Nicaragua declares November 2 holiday for public and private sectors

Nicaragua has declared November 2, 2026, a holiday for public and private sector workers to observe the Day of the Faithful Departed, to be taken from vacation time.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-declares-november-2-holiday-for-public-and-private-sectors

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