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2025 public holidays in Costa Rica
11 official public holidays in 2025, with 9 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2025 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.
- Weekend · 3 days
Día de Juan Santamaría
Friday, April 11
From Friday, April 11 to Sunday, April 13
- Bridge · 4 days
Jueves Santo
Thursday, April 17
From Thursday, April 17 to Sunday, April 20 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Viernes Santo
Friday, April 18
From Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
- Bridge · 4 days
Día Internacional del Trabajo
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica
Friday, July 25
From Friday, July 25 to Sunday, July 27
- Weekend · 3 days
Día de la Madre
Friday, August 15
From Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17
- Weekend · 3 days
Día de la Independencia
Monday, September 15
From Saturday, September 13 to Monday, September 15
- Weekend · 3 days
Día de la Abolición del Ejército
Monday, December 1
From Saturday, November 29 to Monday, December 1
- Bridge · 4 days
Navidad
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
2025 calendar
- 1JanAño NuevoWednesday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 11AprDía de Juan SantamaríaFriday, April 11 · Juan Santamaría Day
- 17AprJueves SantoThursday, April 17 · Maundy Thursday
- 18AprViernes SantoFriday, April 18 · Good Friday
- 1MayDía Internacional del TrabajoThursday, May 1 · Labour Day
- 25JulAnexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa RicaFriday, July 25 · Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
- 2AugFiesta de Nuestra Señora de los ÁngelesSaturday, August 2 · Feast of Our Lady of the Angels
- 15AugDía de la MadreFriday, August 15 · Mother's Day
- 15SepDía de la IndependenciaMonday, September 15 · Independence Day
- 1DecDía de la Abolición del EjércitoMonday, December 1 · Army Abolition Day
- 25DecNavidadThursday, December 25 · Christmas Day
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.
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