Public holidays

🇨🇷Costa Rica 2025

Public holidays
11
in 2025
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
6
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
1
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
F
M
3
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
Wednesday · Año Nuevo
Public
11
Apr
Juan Santamaría Day
Friday · Día de Juan Santamaría
Public
17
Apr
Maundy Thursday
Thursday · Jueves Santo
Public
18
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Viernes Santo
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Thursday · Día Internacional del Trabajo
Public
25
Jul
Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
Friday · Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica
Public
2
Aug
Feast of Our Lady of the Angels
Saturday · Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
Public
15
Aug
Mother's Day
Friday · Día de la Madre
Public
15
Sep
Independence Day
Monday · Día de la Independencia
Public
1
Dec
Army Abolition Day
Monday · Día de la Abolición del Ejército
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Thursday · Navidad
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Costa Rica

In 2025, Costa Rica has 11 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is April, with 3. 5 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 6 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from New Year's Day (January 1) to Juan Santamaría Day (April 11): 100 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 2025
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Juan Santamaría Day
April 11 · Friday
Good Friday
April 18 · Friday
Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
July 25 · Friday
Mother's Day
August 15 · Friday
Independence Day
September 15 · Monday
Army Abolition Day
December 1 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2025?+
Costa Rica has 11 official public holidays in 2025, with April being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in Costa Rica?+
The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Costa Rica in 2025?+
6 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2025 holidays fall on a weekend in Costa Rica?+
1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday: Feast of Our Lady of the Angels (August 2).