Saturday · Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica
in 40dPublic
2
Aug
Feast of Our Lady of the Angels
Sunday · Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
in 48dPublic
15
Aug
Mother's Day
Saturday · Día de la Madre
in 61dPublic
15
Sep
Independence Day
Tuesday · Día de la Independencia
in 92dPublic
1
Dec
Army Abolition Day
Tuesday · Día de la Abolición del Ejército
in 169dPublic
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday · Navidad
in 193dPublic
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Costa Rica
In 2026, 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 3 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 4 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 (April 2): 91 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 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
Labour Day
May 1 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2026?+
Costa Rica has 11 official public holidays in 2026, with April being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Costa Rica?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Costa Rica in 2026?+
3 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Costa Rica?+
4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Juan Santamaría Day (April 11), Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica (July 25), Feast of Our Lady of the Angels (August 2), Mother's Day (August 15).