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Maundy Thursday
13–16 Apr 2028
4 days · no leave1 PTO → 6 days2 PTO → 9 days
Costa Rica · 2028
Costa Rica public holidays 2028
Official public holidays in Costa Rica for 2028, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2028 | Saturday | New Year's Day | |
| 11 Apr 2028 | Tuesday | Juan Santamaría Day | |
| 13 Apr 2028 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | |
| 14 Apr 2028 | Friday | Good Friday | |
| 1 May 2028 | Monday | Labour Day | |
| 25 Jul 2028 | Tuesday | Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica | |
| 2 Aug 2028 | Wednesday | Feast of Our Lady of the Angels | |
| 15 Aug 2028 | Tuesday | Mother's Day | |
| 15 Sep 2028 | Friday | Independence Day | |
| 1 Dec 2028 | Friday | Army Abolition Day | |
| 25 Dec 2028 | Monday | Christmas Day |
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Public holidays highlighted, weekends shaded.
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Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2028
7days off
Juan Santamaría Day
11 Apr 2028
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 6 days2 PTO → 7 days
5days off
Labour Day
29 Apr – 1 May 2028
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
25 Jul 2028
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Mother's Day
15 Aug 2028
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Independence Day
15–17 Sep 2028
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Army Abolition Day
1–3 Dec 2028
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does Costa Rica have holidays on weekends in 2028?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2028?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.