Public holidays in Costa Rica 2026 and 2027
Costa Rica has 9 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Costa Rica 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Thu, Apr 2, 2026 | Maundy Thursday |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Sat, Apr 11, 2026 | Juan Santamaría Day |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | International Labor Day |
| Sat, Jul 25, 2026 | Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica |
| Sat, Aug 15, 2026 | Mother's Day |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Public holidays in Costa Rica 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | Maundy Thursday |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Sun, Apr 11, 2027 | Juan Santamaría Day |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | International Labor Day |
| Sun, Jul 25, 2027 | Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica |
| Sun, Aug 15, 2027 | Mother's Day |
| Wed, Sep 15, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Costa Rica
Costa Rica lies in the tropics, so it doesn't have the four seasons of spring, summer, fall and winter. Temperatures stay warm all year and the calendar is shaped by wet and dry seasons instead, when monsoon or trade-wind rains come and go. Day length barely changes, so sunrise and sunset stay at about the same time year-round.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2027?
9 days in 2027 are public holidays in Costa Rica, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Costa Rica?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Costa Rica?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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