National Holidays in Costa Rica (2026) 🇨🇷

Q: When is the next public holiday in Costa Rica?

The next public holiday in Costa Rica is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 93 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2026?

Costa Rica has 9 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Costa Rica?

The most recent public holiday in Costa Rica was Independence Day on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 — 8 days ago.

Q: How does Costa Rica's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Costa Rica has 9 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Panama: 13 public holidaysNicaragua: 10 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2027?

Costa Rica will have 9 public holidays in 2027.

Costa Rica observes 9 public holidays this year, with 9 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Christmas Day. The most recent was Independence Day.

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This year, Costa Rica observes 9 public holidays, with 9 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Christmas Day on 25 Dec. The most recently passed holiday was Independence Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Costa Rica.

2026 National Holidays in Costa Rica

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
2 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
11 Apr	Saturday	Juan Santamaría Day
1 May	Friday	International Labor Day
25 Jul	Saturday	Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
15 Aug	Saturday	Mother's Day
15 Sep	Tuesday	Independence Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day