All public holidays in Costa Rica 2026
| Day | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | Año Nuevo | |
| Thu | Jueves Santo | |
| Fri | Viernes Santo | |
| Sat | Día de Juan Santamaría | |
| Sat | Día de la Batalla de Rivas | |
| Fri | Día Internacional del Trabajo | |
| Sat | Anexión del Partido de Nicoya | |
| Sun | Día de la Virgen de los Ángeles | |
| Sat | Día de la Madre y Asunción de la Virgen | |
| Mon | Día de la Persona Negra y la Cultura Afrocostarricense | |
| Tue | Independencia de Costa Rica | |
| Tue | Día de la Abolición del Ejército | |
| Fri | Natividad de Jesucristo | |
Public holidays, festivals and observances in Costa Rica 2026
Special days in January 2026
nationwide public holiday
Special days in April 2026
nationwide public holiday
nationwide public holiday
nationwide public holiday
nationwide public holiday
Special days in May 2026
nationwide public holiday
Special days in July 2026
nationwide public holiday
Special days in August 2026
nationwide public holiday
nationwide public holiday
nationwide public holiday
Special days in September 2026
nationwide public holiday
Special days in October 2026
ordinary Monday
Special days in December 2026
nationwide public holiday
nationwide public holiday
Frequently asked questions about public holidays in Costa Rica
What public holidays are there in Costa Rica?
The nationwide public holidays in Costa Rica in 2026 are Año Nuevo, Jueves Santo, Viernes Santo, Día de Juan Santamaría, Día de la Batalla de Rivas, Día Internacional del Trabajo, Anexión del Partido de Nicoya, Día de la Virgen de los Ángeles, Día de la Madre y Asunción de la Virgen, Día de la Persona Negra y la Cultura Afrocostarricense, Independencia de Costa Rica, Día de la Abolición del Ejército and Natividad de Jesucristo.
Is today a public holiday in Costa Rica?
Today, 12 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Costa Rica. It is an ordinary Monday.
When is the next public holiday in Costa Rica?
The next public holiday in Costa Rica is on 1 December 2026: Día de la Abolición del Ejército, a nationwide public holiday.