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Public Holidays in Costa Rica — 2026
Costa Rica observes 11 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Año Nuevo | Nationwide |
| Thursday, April 2, 2026 | Maundy Thursday | Jueves Santo | Nationwide |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Viernes Santo | Nationwide |
| Saturday, April 11, 2026 | Juan Santamaría Day | Día de Juan Santamaría | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Día Internacional del Trabajo | Nationwide |
| Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica | Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica | Nationwide |
| Sunday, August 2, 2026 | Feast of Our Lady of the Angels | Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles | Nationwide |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Mother's Day | Día de la Madre | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Independence Day | Día de la Independencia | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | Army Abolition Day | Día de la Abolición del Ejército | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Navidad | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 21 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 21 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Thursday, March 25, 2027 | Maundy Thursday |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Sunday, April 11, 2027 | Juan Santamaría Day |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Sunday, July 25, 2027 | Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica |
| Monday, August 2, 2027 | Feast of Our Lady of the Angels |
| Sunday, August 15, 2027 | Mother's Day |
| Wednesday, September 15, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Wednesday, December 1, 2027 | Army Abolition Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.