Public Holidays in Costa Rica 2026 🇨🇷
Costa Rica has 3 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Independence Day on 15. Sep. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Costa Rica.
This year, Costa Rica observes 12 public holidays , with 12 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Independence Day on 15. Sep. The most recently passed holiday was Day of the Black Person and Afro-Costa Rican Culture.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Bridge day | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Tuesday Bridge day | Army Abolition Day | Optional holiday | |
| Friday Long weekend | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
Long weekends in Costa Rica 2026
These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.
- Independence Day — (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
- Army Abolition Day — (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
- Christmas Day — (Friday) — long weekend
Holidays that change date in Costa Rica
Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.
- Maundy Thursday: →
- Good Friday: →
