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2026 public holidays in Costa Rica
11 official public holidays in 2026, with 7 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
Día de la Abolición del Ejército
Tuesday, December 1 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
Año Nuevo
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Jueves Santo
Thursday, April 2
From Thursday, April 2 to Sunday, April 5 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Viernes Santo
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
- Weekend · 3 days
Día Internacional del Trabajo
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
- Bridge · 4 days
Día de la Independencia
Tuesday, September 15
From Saturday, September 12 to Tuesday, September 15 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Día de la Abolición del Ejército
Tuesday, December 1
From Saturday, November 28 to Tuesday, December 1 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Navidad
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
2026 calendar
- 1JanAño NuevoThursday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 2AprJueves SantoThursday, April 2 · Maundy Thursday
- 3AprViernes SantoFriday, April 3 · Good Friday
- 11AprDía de Juan SantamaríaSaturday, April 11 · Juan Santamaría Day
- 1MayDía Internacional del TrabajoFriday, May 1 · Labour Day
- 25JulAnexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa RicaSaturday, July 25 · Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
- 2AugFiesta de Nuestra Señora de los ÁngelesSunday, August 2 · Feast of Our Lady of the Angels
- 15AugDía de la MadreSaturday, August 15 · Mother's Day
- 15SepDía de la IndependenciaTuesday, September 15 · Independence Day
- 1DecDía de la Abolición del EjércitoTuesday, December 1 · Army Abolition Day
- 25DecNavidadFriday, December 25 · Christmas Day
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.
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