This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Costa Rica in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Costa Rica.
Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
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New Year's Day | Costa Rica January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
Saint Joseph's Day | Costa Rica March 19 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
March Equinox | Costa Rica March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
Maundy Thursday | Costa Rica April 2 2026, Thursday |
National |
Good Friday | Costa Rica April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
Battle of Rivas | Costa Rica April 11 2026, Saturday |
National |
Labor Day / May Day | Costa Rica May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
June Solstice | Costa Rica June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
Father's Day | Costa Rica June 21 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
Annexation of Guanacaste | Costa Rica July 25 2026, Saturday |
National |
Our Lady of Los Ángeles | Costa Rica August 2 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
Mother's Day | Costa Rica August 15 2026, Saturday |
National |
National Parks Day | Costa Rica August 24 2026, Monday |
Observance |
Children's Day | Costa Rica September 9 2026, Wednesday |
Observance |
Independence Day | Costa Rica September 15 2026, Tuesday |
National |
September Equinox | Costa Rica September 22 2026, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
Day of the Cultures | Costa Rica October 12 2026, Monday |
Observance |
All Souls' Day | Costa Rica November 2 2026, Monday |
Observance |
Teacher's Day | Costa Rica November 22 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Costa Rica December 8 2026, Tuesday |
Observance |
December Solstice | Costa Rica December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
Christmas Day | Costa Rica December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
New Year's Eve | Costa Rica December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |