Costa Rica Public Holidays 2026
11 public holidays and 254 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Año Nuevo | Day off |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Jueves Santo | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Viernes Santo | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Pascua | observance |
| Sat, Apr 11 | Gesta Heroica de Juan Santamaría | Day off |
| Fri, May 1 | Día del Trabajador | Day off |
| Sat, Jul 25 | Anexión del Partido de Nicoya | Day off |
| Sun, Aug 2 | Día de la Virgen de los Ángeles | Day off |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Día de la Madre | Day off |
| Tue, Sep 15 | Día de la Independencia | Day off |
| Fri, Oct 9 | Día de la Raza | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Navidad | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| April | 20 | 2 | 30 |
| May | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| September | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| October | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 254 | 7 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Costa Rica?
There are 254 business days in 2026 in Costa Rica, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 11 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2026?
Costa Rica has 11 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with Año Nuevo on Thursday, January 1, 2026.