School holidays
Costa Rica · 2026
4 school breaks in Costa Rica during 2026. Longest is 75 days (Summer Holidays).
Next school break
Mid-Year Break
Jul 6 – 17 · 12 days
30
days away
All 2026 school breaks
4 totalListCalendar
Dec10
Summer Holidays
Dec 10 – Feb 22 · 75 days
75d
Mar29
Semana Santa (Holy Week)
Mar 29 – Apr 5 · 8 days
8d
Jul6
Mid-Year Break
Jul 6 – 17 · 12 days
12d
Dec10
Summer Holidays
Dec 10 – Feb 22 · 75 days
75d
LegendPublic holidaySchool breakBridge day opportunityWeekend
January 2026
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
10–Feb 22Summer Holidays
February 2026
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29–Apr 5Semana Santa (Holy Week)
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2Maundy Thursday🌉 4d
3Good Friday📅 3d
11Juan Santamaría Day
3Bridge day → Maundy Thursday
May 2026
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1Labour Day📅 3d
June 2026
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6–17Mid-Year Break
August 2026
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2Our Lady of Los Ángeles
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September 2026
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15Independence Day🌉 4d
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October 2026
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12Día de las Culturas📅 3d
November 2026
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December 2026
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1Army Abolition Day🌉 4d
25Christmas Day📅 3d
10–Feb 22Summer Holidays
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Jan1
New Year's Day
Apr2
Maundy Thursday
Apr3
Good Friday
Apr11
Juan Santamaría Day
May1
Labour Day
Jul25
Annexation of Guanacaste
Aug2
Our Lady of Los Ángeles
Aug15
Assumption of Mary
Sep15
Independence Day
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Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Costa Rica 2026?
Costa Rica schools have 4 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Costa Rica have in 2026?
Costa Rica schools observe 4 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the summer school break in Costa Rica 2026?
The summer school break in Costa Rica runs December 10, 2025 – February 22, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Costa Rica. See the source link below for the official publication.