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Public holidays in Costa Rica (2026)
Public holidays
Costa Rica has 11 public holidays in 2026.
Next up: Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica — Saturday, July 25, 2026 (in 23 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 July 2, 2026
Common questions
When is the next public holiday in Costa Rica?
Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica, on Saturday, July 25, 2026 (in 23 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.