Places in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Public Holidays

Public holidays are listed here.

Public holiday note

Some holidays falling on the weekend are observed the following Monday.

2023

January
01
New Year's Day
Start date:
1 January 2023
April
09
Easter Sunday
Start date:
9 April 2023
April
11
Juan Santamar
Start date:
11 April 2023
May
01
Labour Day
Start date:
1 May 2023
July
25
Guanacaste Day
Start date:
25 July 2023
August
02
Virgin of Los Angeles, Feast of Patroness of Costa Rica
Start date:
2 August 2023
August
15
Assumption
Start date:
15 August 2023
August
15
Mother's Day
Start date:
15 August 2023
September
15
Independence Day
Start date:
15 September 2023
October
12
D
Start date:
12 October 2023
December
25
Christmas Day
Start date:
25 December 2023

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