Public holidays

🇨🇷Costa Rica 2024

Public holidays
11
in 2024
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
3
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
2
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
F
2
M
1
A
1
M
J
1
J
2
A
1
S
O
N
2
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Monday · Año Nuevo
Public
28
Mar
Maundy Thursday
Thursday · Jueves Santo
Public
29
Mar
Good Friday
Friday · Viernes Santo
Public
11
Apr
Juan Santamaría Day
Thursday · Día de Juan Santamaría
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Wednesday · Día Internacional del Trabajo
Public
25
Jul
Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
Thursday · Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica
Public
2
Aug
Feast of Our Lady of the Angels
Friday · Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
Public
15
Aug
Mother's Day
Thursday · Día de la Madre
Public
15
Sep
Independence Day
Sunday · Día de la Independencia
Public
1
Dec
Army Abolition Day
Sunday · Día de la Abolición del Ejército
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Wednesday · Navidad
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Costa Rica

In 2024, Costa Rica has 11 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is March, with 2. 4 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 3 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from New Year's Day (January 1) to Maundy Thursday (March 28): 87 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Christmas Day (December 25).

Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Good Friday
March 29 · Friday
Feast of Our Lady of the Angels
August 2 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2024?+
Costa Rica has 11 official public holidays in 2024, with March being the busiest month (2).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in Costa Rica?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Costa Rica in 2024?+
3 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in Costa Rica?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Independence Day (September 15), Army Abolition Day (December 1).