Costa Rica public holidays 2026
In 2026, Costa Rica has 11 public holidays – 7 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Costa Rica 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. |
| 04/02/2026 | Thursday | Maundy ThursdayCommemorates the Last Supper of Jesus. |
| 04/03/2026 | Friday | Good FridayCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus; a quiet day in many countries. |
| 04/11/2026 | Saturday | Gesta Heroica de Juan Santamaría |
| 05/01/2026 | Friday | Labour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement. |
| 07/25/2026 | Saturday | Guanacaste Day |
| 08/02/2026 | Sunday | Our Lady of Los Ángeles |
| 08/15/2026 | Saturday | Mother's Day |
| 09/15/2026 | Tuesday | Independence DayThe country’s Independence Day. |
| 10/09/2026 | Friday | Columbus DayMarks Columbus’s arrival in the Americas in 1492. |
| 12/25/2026 | Friday | Christmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus. |
Long weekends 2026: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Costa Rica in 2026 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01 – 01/04/2026 | New Year's Day | 1 | 4 |
| 03/28 – 04/05/2026 | Maundy Thursday | 3 | 9 |
| 04/25 – 05/03/2026 | Labour Day | 4 | 9 |
| 09/12 – 09/15/2026 | Independence Day | 1 | 4 |
| 10/03 – 10/11/2026 | Columbus Day | 4 | 9 |
| 12/19 – 12/27/2026 | Christmas Day | 4 | 9 |
Costa Rica 2026 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 11
- on weekdays
- 7
- on weekends
- 4
- Weekday holidays 2025
- 9
- Working days (Costa Rica)
- 254
Other observances 2026
| 04/05/2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2026?
Costa Rica has 11 public holidays in 2026. 7 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Costa Rica?
The first public holiday of 2026 in Costa Rica is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
When are the best long weekends in Costa Rica in 2026?
We found 6 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is January 1, 2026 – January 4, 2026.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2026 than in 2025?
In 2026, 7 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 9 in 2025.
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