Public holidays

🇨🇷Costa Rica 2028

Public holidays
11
in 2028
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
5
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
Saturday · Año Nuevo
Public
11
Apr
Juan Santamaría Day
Tuesday · Día de Juan Santamaría
Public
13
Apr
Maundy Thursday
Thursday · Jueves Santo
Public
14
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Viernes Santo
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Monday · Día Internacional del Trabajo
Public
25
Jul
Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
Tuesday · Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica
Public
2
Aug
Feast of Our Lady of the Angels
Wednesday · Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
Public
15
Aug
Mother's Day
Tuesday · Día de la Madre
Public
15
Sep
Independence Day
Friday · Día de la Independencia
Public
1
Dec
Army Abolition Day
Friday · Día de la Abolición del Ejército
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Monday · Navidad
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Costa Rica

In 2028, 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 5 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): 101 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 2028
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Good Friday
April 14 · Friday
Labour Day
May 1 · Monday
Independence Day
September 15 · Friday
Army Abolition Day
December 1 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2028?+
Costa Rica has 11 official public holidays in 2028, with April being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Costa Rica?+
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Costa Rica in 2028?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Costa Rica?+
1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day (January 1).