Public holidays in Costa Rica, 2026
Costa Rica has 11 public holidays in 2026. The next one is Anexión del Partido de Nicoya on 25 July, a Saturday. 4 fall on a weekend, so 7 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | Año Nuevo |
| 2 April | Thursday | Jueves Santo |
| 3 April | Friday | Viernes Santo |
| 11 April | Saturdayweekend | Gesta Heroica de Juan Santamaría |
| 1 May | Friday | Día del Trabajador |
| 25 July | Saturdayweekend | Anexión del Partido de Nicoya |
| 2 August | Sundayweekend | Día de la Virgen de los Ángeles |
| 15 August | Saturdayweekend | Día de la Madre |
| 15 September | Tuesday | Día de la Independencia |
| 9 October | Friday | Día de la Raza |
| 25 December | Friday | Navidad |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2026, Costa Rica's 11 holidays give 7 actual days away from work , because 4 of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2026?
11, of which 7 fall on a working day and 4 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in Costa Rica fall on a weekend in 2026?
Gesta Heroica de Juan Santamaría (11 April, Saturday), Anexión del Partido de Nicoya (25 July, Saturday), Día de la Virgen de los Ángeles (2 August, Sunday), Día de la Madre (15 August, Saturday).
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.