The following lists events in the year 2026 in Nicaragua.
Incumbents
Co-presidents: Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo
Events 8 February – The government suspends visa-free entry for Cuban nationals. 16 April – The United States imposes sanctions on Maurice Ortega and Daniel Edmundo Ortega, the children of copresidents Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, for illegally using proceeds from the gold industry to support the regime in Managua. 18 April – The United States imposes visa sanctions on deputy interior minister Luis Roberto Cañas Novoa over alleged involvement in human rights violations. 8 June – The US imposes sanctions on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and their relatives in response to the death in custody of activist Brooklyn Rivera. 20 July — Co-President Ortega announces plans to introduce legislation abolishing future elections to prevent the opposition from coming to power. 24 July – The United States imposes a 12.5% tariff on Nicaragua, citing the presence of alleged forced labor in the supply chain.
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 2 April – Maundy Thursday 3 April – Good Friday 1 May – Labour Day 19 July – Liberation Day 14 September – Battle of San Jacinto 15 September – Independence Day 8 December – Immaculate Conception 25 December – Christmas Day
Deaths
30 May – Brooklyn Rivera, 73, Miskito activist and politician
See also List of years in Nicaragua
References
External links Online calendar