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2026 Costa Rica Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Costa Rica, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

11

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

April

3 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

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About Costa Rica holidays in 2026

In 2026, Costa Rica observes 11 holidays throughout the year. The calendar includes a mix of national celebrations, religious observances, and days honoring historical figures and events. Several holidays fall in April, making it the busiest month for observances.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
April 2, 2026ThursdayMaundy Thursday
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 11, 2026SaturdayJuan Santamaría Day
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
July 25, 2026SaturdayAnnexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
August 2, 2026SundayFeast of Our Lady of the Angels
August 15, 2026SaturdayMother's Day
September 15, 2026TuesdayIndependence Day
December 1, 2026TuesdayArmy Abolition Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Costa Rica holidays in 2026

  • Note the concentration of holidays in April.
  • Observe that several holidays are religious in nature.
  • Be aware of the year-end holiday cluster in December.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Costa Rica in 2026 shows a notable cluster in April, with three observances occurring within a ten-day period. This includes religious holidays and a significant national day.

Following the April peak, the middle of the year features a more dispersed pattern of holidays, with single observances in May, July, August, and September. August includes two holidays, one of which is a widely celebrated Mother's Day.

The year concludes with two significant holidays in December, including Christmas Day and Army Abolition Day, marking the end of the holiday observance period.

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