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January
01
Thursday
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
01/01/2026
March
19
Thursday
Saint Joseph's Day
Saint Joseph's Day is a observance in Costa Rica
03/19/2026
20
Friday
March Equinox
March Equinox in Costa Rica (San Jose)
03/20/2026
April
02
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
04/02/2026
03
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
04/03/2026
11
Saturday
Battle of Rivas
Battle of Rivas is a national holiday in Costa Rica
04/11/2026
May
01
Friday
Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
05/01/2026
June
21
Sunday
Father's Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
06/21/2026
21
Sunday
June Solstice
June Solstice in Costa Rica (San Jose)
06/21/2026
July
25
Saturday
Annexation of Guanacaste
Annexation of Guanacaste is a national holiday in Costa Rica
07/25/2026
August
02
Sunday
Our Lady of Los Ángeles
Our Lady of Los Ángeles is a non compulsory payment holiday in Costa Rica
08/02/2026
15
Saturday
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
08/15/2026
24
Monday
National Parks Day
National Parks Day is a observance in Costa Rica
08/24/2026
September
09
Wednesday
Children's Day
Children's Day is a observance in Costa Rica
09/09/2026
15
Tuesday
Independence Day
Independence Day is a national holiday in Costa Rica
09/15/2026
22
Tuesday
September Equinox
September Equinox in Costa Rica (San Jose)
09/22/2026
November
02
Monday
All Souls' Day
All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
11/02/2026
22
Sunday
Teacher's Day
Teacher's Day is a observance in Costa Rica
11/22/2026
December
01
Tuesday
Day of Abolition of the Army
Day of Abolition of the Army is a non compulsory payment holiday in Costa Rica
12/01/2026
08
Tuesday
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
12/08/2026
21
Monday
December Solstice
December Solstice in Costa Rica (San Jose)
12/21/2026
25
Friday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
12/25/2026
31
Thursday
New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
12/31/2026