Calendars
Public holidays in Costa Rica 2026
9 public holidays; 6 fall on a working day. The weekend in Costa Rica is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Saturday | Juan Santamaría Dayweekend |
| Friday | International Labor Day |
| Saturday | Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Ricaweekend |
| Saturday | Mother's Dayweekend |
| Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
Notes
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Costa Rica. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.