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Public Holidays in Costa Rica 2026

Official public and bank holidays

12 Total

6 Past

6 Upcoming

2026 2027 2028

Date	Holiday	When
JAN 1 Thursday	New Year's Day Public	160 days ago
APR 2 Thursday	Maundy Thursday Public	69 days ago
APR 3 Friday	Good Friday Public	68 days ago
APR 11 Saturday	Juan Santamaría Day Public	60 days ago
MAY 1 Friday	International Labor Day Public	40 days ago
MAY 1 Friday	Labour Day Public	40 days ago
Upcoming
JUL 25 Saturday	Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica Public	in 45 days
AUG 2 Sunday	Feast of Our Lady of the Angels Public	in 53 days
AUG 15 Saturday	Mother's Day Public	in 66 days
SEP 15 Tuesday	Independence Day Public	in 97 days
DEC 1 Tuesday	Army Abolition Day Public	in 174 days
DEC 25 Friday	Christmas Day Public	in 198 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2026?

Costa Rica has 12 official public holidays in 2026.

What is the next public holiday in Costa Rica?

The next public holiday in Costa Rica is Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica on July 25, 2026 (Saturday).

Do public holidays in Costa Rica fall on weekends?

Some holidays may fall on weekends. Check the day column in the table above to see which day each holiday falls on in 2026.