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2028 calendar
2028 public holidays in Costa Rica
11 official public holidays in 2028, with 9 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2028 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
Día de Juan Santamaría
Tuesday, April 11
From Saturday, April 8 to Tuesday, April 11 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Jueves Santo
Thursday, April 13
From Thursday, April 13 to Sunday, April 16 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Viernes Santo
Friday, April 14
From Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 16
- Weekend · 3 days
Día Internacional del Trabajo
Monday, May 1
From Saturday, April 29 to Monday, May 1
- Bridge · 4 days
Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica
Tuesday, July 25
From Saturday, July 22 to Tuesday, July 25 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Día de la Madre
Tuesday, August 15
From Saturday, August 12 to Tuesday, August 15 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Día de la Independencia
Friday, September 15
From Friday, September 15 to Sunday, September 17
- Weekend · 3 days
Día de la Abolición del Ejército
Friday, December 1
From Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 3
- Weekend · 3 days
Navidad
Monday, December 25
From Saturday, December 23 to Monday, December 25
2028 calendar
- 1JanAño NuevoSaturday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 11AprDía de Juan SantamaríaTuesday, April 11 · Juan Santamaría Day
- 13AprJueves SantoThursday, April 13 · Maundy Thursday
- 14AprViernes SantoFriday, April 14 · Good Friday
- 1MayDía Internacional del TrabajoMonday, May 1 · Labour Day
- 25JulAnexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa RicaTuesday, July 25 · Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
- 2AugFiesta de Nuestra Señora de los ÁngelesWednesday, August 2 · Feast of Our Lady of the Angels
- 15AugDía de la MadreTuesday, August 15 · Mother's Day
- 15SepDía de la IndependenciaFriday, September 15 · Independence Day
- 1DecDía de la Abolición del EjércitoFriday, December 1 · Army Abolition Day
- 25DecNavidadMonday, December 25 · Christmas Day
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.
More practical info: Costa Rica
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- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
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