The 14th and 15th of September are Independence Day Statutory Holidays (feriados) in Nicaragua. This year the celebration is particularly special as it’s the 200th anniversary of independence.
The statutory holiday on September 14th is the celebration of the Battle of San Jacinto in 1856 and the 15th of September commemorates the independence of Nicaragua from Spain in 1821.
Also celebrating with us are; Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras.
Panama signed their independence later than the other 5 countries and celebrates their official Independence Day on November 28th.
Belize (Belice) the seventh Central American country became independent on September 21, 1981. It was known as British Honduras until 1973, the last British colony on the American mainland and remains a member of the British Commonwealth.
Independence Day Statutory Holidays
State Workers – The Ministry of Labor (MITRAB) has announced that there will be a paid holiday for state workers starting at the end of the business day on Friday 10th of September, until the start of business on Monday the 20th of September.
The Secretary General of the MITRAB, José León Argüello made the announcement of the state workers vacation and also announced the two statutory holidays for the private sector.
Central America Bicentennial “Torneo Centro Americano de Surf” (Central America Surf Tournament) Playa Maderas, San Juan del Sur.
Labor Code
The 14th and 15th of September are mandatory national holidays for all workers who will receive a compulsory rest day with pay as per Article 66 of the Labor Code of Nicaragua.
In addition, state and private employees that are required to work will receive double time for the time worked. This includes; “businesses affected by the agricultural cycle, different economic activities and the social and security of the country” (Article 69 of the Labor Code of Nicaragua). Or, if the employee wishes, and by agreement with the employer, they may work at regular time and take another compensated day off in lieu.
