Costa Rica Holidays

National and bank holidays for 2026

Year:

Holidays

National

Bank

January

New Year's Day (Ano Nuevo) national

Celebration of the first day of the new year

Thu, Jan 1

April

Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo) national

Christian observance commemorating the Last Supper

Thu, Apr 2

Good Friday (Viernes Santo) national

Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Fri, Apr 3

Juan Santamaria Day (Dia de Juan Santamaria) national

Commemorates the national hero who died in the Battle of Rivas in 1856

Sat, Apr 11

May

Labour Day (Dia del Trabajo) national

International celebration of workers and the labour movement

Fri, May 1

July

Annexation of Guanacaste (Anexion de Guanacaste) national

Commemorates the annexation of the Guanacaste Province from Nicaragua in 1824

Sat, Jul 25

August

Our Lady of the Angels (Virgen de los Angeles) national

Feast day of the patron saint of Costa Rica

Mon, Aug 3

Actual: Sun, Aug 2

Mother's Day (Dia de la Madre) national

Celebration of mothers, coinciding with Assumption of Mary

Sat, Aug 15

September

Independence Day (Dia de la Independencia) national

Commemorates independence from Spain in 1821

Tue, Sep 15

October

Cultures Day (Dia de las Culturas) national

Celebrates the cultural diversity and indigenous heritage of Costa Rica

Mon, Oct 12

December

Christmas Day (Navidad) national

Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ

Fri, Dec 25

API Access

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CRI

Official Name

Republic of Costa Rica

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