Public Holidays in Costa Rica
Every public holiday in Costa Rica for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Army Abolition Day · Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Costa Rica public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Año Nuevo | Public |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Jueves Santo | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Viernes Santo | Public |
| Apr 11 | Saturday | Día de Juan Santamaría | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Día Internacional del Trabajo | Public |
| Jul 25 | Saturday | Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica | Public |
| Aug 2 | Sunday | Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Día de la Madre | Public |
| Sep 15 | Tuesday | Día de la Independencia | Public |
| Dec 1 | Tuesday | Día de la Abolición del Ejército | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Navidad | Public |
Costa Rica public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | Año Nuevo | Public |
| Mar 25 | Thursday | Jueves Santo | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Viernes Santo | Public |
| Apr 11 | Sunday | Día de Juan Santamaría | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Día Internacional del Trabajo | Public |
| Jul 25 | Sunday | Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica | Public |
| Aug 2 | Monday | Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles | Public |
| Aug 15 | Sunday | Día de la Madre | Public |
| Sep 15 | Wednesday | Día de la Independencia | Public |
| Dec 1 | Wednesday | Día de la Abolición del Ejército | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Navidad | Public |
Costa Rica public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | Año Nuevo | Public |
| Apr 11 | Tuesday | Día de Juan Santamaría | Public |
| Apr 13 | Thursday | Jueves Santo | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Viernes Santo | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Día Internacional del Trabajo | Public |
| Jul 25 | Tuesday | Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica | Public |
| Aug 2 | Wednesday | Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles | Public |
| Aug 15 | Tuesday | Día de la Madre | Public |
| Sep 15 | Friday | Día de la Independencia | Public |
| Dec 1 | Friday | Día de la Abolición del Ejército | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Navidad | Public |
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About holidays in Costa Rica
This page lists Costa Rica's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica has 11 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Costa Rica?
Army Abolition Day on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 — 35 days away.
Are all holidays in Costa Rica nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.