National Holidays in Costa Rica (2027) 🇨🇷

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 94 days.

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

Costa Rica has 9 public holidays in 2027.

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 — 7 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Costa Rica?

The next 5 public holidays in Costa Rica:Friday, January 1, 2027: New Year's DayThursday, March 25, 2027: Maundy ThursdayFriday, March 26, 2027: Good FridaySunday, April 11, 2027: Juan Santamaría DaySaturday, May 1, 2027: International Labor Day

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 2028?

Costa Rica will have 9 public holidays in 2028.

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.

2027 National Holidays in Costa Rica

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