Costa Rica public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Costa Rica. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Año Nuevo |
| April 2, 2026 | Thursday | Jueves Santo |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Viernes Santo |
| April 11, 2026 | Saturday | Día de Juan Santamaría |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Día Internacional del Trabajo |
| July 25, 2026 | Saturday | Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Día de la Madre |
| September 15, 2026 | Tuesday | Día de la Independencia |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Navidad |
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | Año Nuevo |
| March 25, 2027 | Thursday | Jueves Santo |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Viernes Santo |
| April 11, 2027 | Sunday | Día de Juan Santamaría |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Día Internacional del Trabajo |
| July 25, 2027 | Sunday | Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica |
| August 15, 2027 | Sunday | Día de la Madre |
| September 15, 2027 | Wednesday | Día de la Independencia |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Navidad |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2026?
9 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Costa Rica?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Costa Rica holiday?
Navidad on Friday, December 25, 2026.
How do I check Costa Rica business days in code?
Call GET https://bankday.jacklehoff4866.workers.dev/v1/business-day?calendar=cr&date=YYYY-MM-DD with a free Bankday API key. The response says whether the date is a business day and gives the next and previous business days.