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Costa Rica Public Holidays 2026

Q: What is the next public holiday in Costa Rica?

The next public holiday in Costa Rica is Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica on July 25, 2026.

Q: Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Costa Rica?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Costa Rica in 2026.

Official national and public holidays for Costa Rica in 2026.

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Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica

Saturday, July 25, 2026

In 65 days

Date	Local Name	English Name	Type
Jan 1, 2026 Thursday	Año Nuevo	New Year's Day	Public
Apr 2, 2026 Thursday	Jueves Santo	Maundy Thursday	Public
Apr 3, 2026 Friday	Viernes Santo	Good Friday	Public
Apr 11, 2026 Saturday	Día de Juan Santamaría	Juan Santamaría Day	Public
May 1, 2026 Friday	Día Internacional del Trabajo	Labour Day	Public
Jul 25, 2026 Saturday	Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica	Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica	Public
Aug 2, 2026 Sunday	Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles	Feast of Our Lady of the Angels	Public
Aug 15, 2026 Saturday	Día de la Madre	Mother's Day	Public
Sep 15, 2026 Tuesday	Día de la Independencia	Independence Day	Public
Dec 1, 2026 Tuesday	Día de la Abolición del Ejército	Army Abolition Day	Public
Dec 25, 2026 Friday	Navidad	Christmas Day	Public

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2026?

Costa Rica has 11 public holidays in 2026.

What is the next public holiday in Costa Rica?

The next public holiday in Costa Rica is Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica on July 25, 2026.

Are banks closed on public holidays in Costa Rica?

Yes, banks and government offices are typically closed on national public holidays in Costa Rica. ATMs remain accessible.

Do shops open on public holidays in Costa Rica?

This varies. In major cities, shops may remain open on some holidays, while smaller towns and rural areas often close on national public holidays in Costa Rica.

Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Costa Rica?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Costa Rica in 2026.

Are public holidays paid days off in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, national public holidays are generally considered paid days off for employees. Specific rules may vary by employment contract and sector.

Are there long weekends in Costa Rica in 2026?

Long weekends occur when a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday. Check the holiday calendar above to identify these dates in Costa Rica for 2026.

Do public holidays in Costa Rica affect travel and transport?

Yes. On major public holidays in Costa Rica, public transport may run on reduced schedules and many businesses may be closed or operate reduced hours.