Cultural Celebrations in Nicaragua

Experience Nicaragua’s rich folklore and traditions while studying Spanish. Here are the special dates, events, and celebrations that make this country extraordinary.

Culture & Traditions

A Year of Celebrations

From patron saint festivals to poetry gatherings and Caribbean carnivals, Nicaragua offers a vibrant calendar of cultural events throughout the year.

February
February 1-8
Fiestas Patronales Virgin Candelaria in Diriomo. Granada, Nicaragua
March
March 3-5; 4-6
Festival of Poetry in Nueva Guinea, South Nicaragua Caribbean
March 23
Anniversary of the launching of the National Literacy Campaign
March / April
March / April
Easter, Religious processions
March / April
Easter, beach parties with live music in San Juan del Sur beach
May
May 1-30
May Pole Dance Festival and Carnival. Parades, afro-Nicaraguan dances in Bluefields. Nicaragua Caribbean
May 26-28; 28-30; 29-31
Festival of Poetry “Mayo Ya” in Bluefields, South Nicaragua Caribbean
May 30
Nicaraguan Mothers Day
May 17, 18
Solentiname Rainbow Bass Fishing Tournament. Solentiname Islands in Lake Cocibolca, Nicaragua
June
June 23
Nicaraguan Fathers Day
July
July 19
Anniversary of the Nicaraguan Revolution, Liberation Day
August
August 1-10
Fiestas Patronales and Santo Domingo Carnival. Managua, Nicaragua
August 23
Anniversary of the ending of the National Literacy Campaign
August, last Sun
Day of liberation of slaves, Crab Soup Party. Corn Islands, Nicaragua Caribbean
August
Surfing Global Tour in Popoyo beach. Rivas, Nicaragua
September
September 2
Nicaraguan Army Day, military parades celebrations in Managua
September 14
Battle of San Jacinto Anniversary. National Parades of High and Elementary Schools
September 15
Central America Independence Day
Sept-Oct-Nov
Fiestas Patronales and Popular Carnival of San Jerónimo. Masaya
October
October
October Fest Beer Festival celebration in Selva Negra, Matagalpa
November
November 2
Day of the deads
November 20-22
Central American Festival of Poetry in Estelí, Northern Nicaragua
December
December 1-7
Exhibition of Altars on honor of Virgin Maria, National Patron Saint of Nicaragua. Bolivar Avenue in Managua.
December 7
National Celebration of La Gritería on honor of Virgin Maria, National Saint of Nicaragua. All of the Nicaraguans city except Granada.
December 24, 25
Christmas Celebrations
Dec 31, Jan 1
New Year Celebrations
School Calendar

National Holidays in Nicaragua

These are the official public holidays when classes are not held at our school.

January 1 New Year's Day
Mar / Apr Holy Thursday & Friday
May 1 Labour Day
July 19 Revolution Day
September 15 Independence Day
December 8 Immaculate Conception
December 25 Christmas Day

Note on class rescheduling: Lessons not taught on public holiday dates will be re-scheduled on a day and time convenient for both the teacher and the student. We always ensure you receive your full study hours.