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Public holidays in Costa Rica (2026)
Public holidays
Costa Rica has 11 public holidays in 2026.
Next up: Día de la Independencia — Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (in 26 days).
| Jan 1, 2026 | Año Nuevo (New Year's Day) |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Viernes Santo (Good Friday) |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Día de Juan Santamaría (Juan Santamaría Day) |
| May 1, 2026 | Día Internacional del Trabajo (Labour Day) |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica (Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica) |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (Feast of Our Lady of the Angels) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Día de la Madre (Mother's Day) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Día de la Independencia (Independence Day) |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Día de la Abolición del Ejército (Army Abolition Day) |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Navidad (Christmas Day) |
Updated August 20, 2026
Common questions
When is the next public holiday in Costa Rica?
Día de la Independencia, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (in 26 days).
How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2026?
Costa Rica has 11 public holidays in 2026; see the full list above with dates and local names.