Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Costa Rica

dates, names and what's closed

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Costa Rica's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

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Upcoming public holidays in Costa Rica

Friday 9 OctoberColumbus Day · Día de la Raza
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Navidad
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day · Año Nuevo
Thursday 25 March 2027Maundy Thursday · Jueves Santo
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday · Viernes Santo
Sunday 28 March 2027Easter Sunday · Pascua
Sunday 11 April 2027Gesta Heroica de Juan Santamaría
Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day · Día del Trabajador
Sunday 25 July 2027Guanacaste Day · Anexión del Partido de Nicoya
Monday 2 August 2027Our Lady of Los Ángeles · Día de la Virgen de los Ángeles
Sunday 15 August 2027Mother's Day · Día de la Madre
Wednesday 15 September 2027Independence Day · Día de la Independencia

All 2026 holidays in Costa Rica

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day · Año Nuevo
Thursday 2 AprilMaundy Thursday · Jueves Santo
Friday 3 AprilGood Friday · Viernes Santo
Sunday 5 AprilEaster Sunday · Pascua
Saturday 11 AprilGesta Heroica de Juan Santamaría
Friday 1 MayLabour Day · Día del Trabajador
Saturday 25 JulyGuanacaste Day · Anexión del Partido de Nicoya
Sunday 2 AugustOur Lady of Los Ángeles · Día de la Virgen de los Ángeles
Saturday 15 AugustMother's Day · Día de la Madre
Tuesday 15 SeptemberIndependence Day · Día de la Independencia
Friday 9 OctoberColumbus Day · Día de la Raza
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Navidad

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Costa Rica?

Christmas Day — Friday 25 December.

How many public holidays does Costa Rica have?

Costa Rica has 12 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Costa Rica?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Costa Rica during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in Costa Rica?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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