Christmas 2024, 2025 and 2026 in Nicaragua

Christmas Day in Nicaragua is observed each year on 25 December. The Christmas season is still very much a religious and Roman Catholic time. The season begins 1 December and runs through to 6 January, Epiphany Day, when children traditionally receive presents in their shoes from The Three Wise Men.

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2024	25 Dec	Wed	Christmas Day
2025	25 Dec	Thu	Christmas Day
2026	25 Dec	Fri	Christmas Day
2027	25 Dec	Sat	Christmas Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

For three weeks before 25 December, people will be busy buying nativity figurines, toys, decorations, and Christmas food. On 8 December, a two-day feast called “La Purisima” is held to honour the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. This is a day of special church services, fireworks, and festivities.

Throughout December, children will continue to bring floral bouquets to the church altar and to sing Christmas hymns there. And you’ll see homes, churches, and other buildings decorated with poinsettias and Shepherd’s Flowers.

Finally, on Christmas Eve, people attend midnight mass. They stand in line at church to kiss a statue of Jesus in a nativity scene. Back home after mass, it’s time for a late night family dinner and for openings the presents.

Previous Years

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2023	25 Dec	Mon	Christmas Day
2022	25 Dec	Sun	Christmas Day