How many public holidays are there in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica has 11 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.

What is a bridge day?

A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.

How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?

Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

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🇨🇷 Costa Rica public holidays

All public holidays in Costa Rica with long weekends, bridge days and one-click calendar subscriptions.

44 public holidays2025–202810 long weekends in 2028

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Each row shows a holiday run and how many days of leave turn it into a longer break.

9days off

Maundy Thursday

13–16 Apr 2028

4 days · no leave1 PTO → 6 days2 PTO → 9 days

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

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Costa Rica public holidays 2028

Date	Day	Holiday
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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Costa Rica public holidays 2027

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2027	Friday	New Year's Day
25 Mar 2027	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
26 Mar 2027	Friday	Good Friday
11 Apr 2027	Sunday	Juan Santamaría Day
1 May 2027	Saturday	Labour Day
25 Jul 2027	Sunday	Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
2 Aug 2027	Monday	Feast of Our Lady of the Angels
15 Aug 2027	Sunday	Mother's Day
15 Sep 2027	Wednesday	Independence Day
1 Dec 2027	Wednesday	Army Abolition Day
25 Dec 2027	Saturday	Christmas Day

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FAQ

How many public holidays are there in Costa Rica?: Costa Rica has 11 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.
What is a bridge day?: A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.
How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?: Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

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