Public holidays · Americas · 2027
Costa Rica Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has 11 national public holidays in 2027. 6 of them fall on a weekday and 5 on a weekend. There are 3 long weekends.
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Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays
Costa Rica public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Next | Año Nuevo | Public holiday | |
| Maundy Thursday | Jueves Santo | Public holiday | |
| Good Friday | Viernes Santo | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Juan Santamaría Day | Día de Juan Santamaría | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Labour Day | Día Internacional del Trabajo | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica | Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica | Public holiday |
| Feast of Our Lady of the Angels | Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Mother's Day | Día de la Madre | Public holiday |
| Independence Day | Día de la Independencia | Public holiday | |
| Army Abolition Day | Día de la Abolición del Ejército | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Christmas Day | Navidad | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Costa Rica holiday calendar 2027
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in Costa Rica 2027
3 long weekends come for free. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan
No leave needed
4days
Thu 25 Mar – Sun 28 Mar
No leave needed
3days
Sat 31 Jul – Mon 2 Aug
No leave needed
Planning a trip to Costa Rica?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Costa Rica
How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2027?
11 national public holidays. That ranks Costa Rica #131 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in Costa Rica in 2027?
3 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave.
Which Costa Rica public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Juan Santamaría Day (Sun 11 Apr), Labour Day (Sat 1 May), Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica (Sun 25 Jul), Mother's Day (Sun 15 Aug) and Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Costa Rica?
December, with 2 national holidays: Army Abolition Day and Christmas Day.