Costa Rica public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Costa Rica): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 4
Costa Rica public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 11 | Saturday | Gesta Heroica de Juan Santamaría |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| July 25 | Saturday | Guanacaste Day |
| August 2 | Sunday | Our Lady of Los Ángeles |
| August 15 | Saturday | Mother's Day |
| September 15 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| October 9 | Friday | Columbus Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- April 2 – April 54 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- September 12 – September 154 days off · if you take Monday September 14 off
- October 9 – October 113 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2026?
Costa Rica has 11 public holidays in 2026; 4 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Costa Rica?
Next public holiday (Costa Rica): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Costa Rica has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.