Costa Rica · 2026

Costa Rica observes 12 public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Maundy Thursday (April 2, 2026), Good Friday (April 3, 2026), Juan Santamaría Day (April 11, 2026), Labour Day (May 1, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.

Costa Rica observes 12 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.

New Year's Day in Costa Rica falls on January 1, 2026.

Maundy Thursday in Costa Rica falls on April 2, 2026.

Good Friday in Costa Rica falls on April 3, 2026.

Juan Santamaría Day in Costa Rica falls on April 11, 2026.

Labour Day in Costa Rica falls on May 1, 2026.

Annexation of Guanacaste in Costa Rica falls on July 25, 2026.

Our Lady of Los Ángeles in Costa Rica falls on August 2, 2026.

Assumption of Mary in Costa Rica falls on August 15, 2026.

Independence Day in Costa Rica falls on September 15, 2026.

Día de las Culturas in Costa Rica falls on October 12, 2026.

Army Abolition Day in Costa Rica falls on December 1, 2026.

Christmas Day in Costa Rica falls on December 25, 2026.

Most public holidays in Costa Rica are observed only on the exact date. Some countries grant a substitute weekday off when a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday — check the notes for each holiday above.

Yes — most banks, public administration offices, and the stock exchange close on national public holidays. Some retail and tourism businesses stay open.

A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend (e.g. a Friday after a Thursday holiday). Many people take this day off to extend the long weekend without using extra vacation.

Dates are sourced from official government publications and the relevant ministries. Always confirm regional and local observances closer to your travel date — especially for substitute holidays and bank-only days.