Costa Rica has a total of 23 holidays in 2015. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2015 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Saint Joseph's Day
Thursday, March 19, 2015 Saint Joseph's Day is a observance in Costa Rica
March Equinox
Friday, March 20, 2015 March Equinox in Costa Rica (San Jose)
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2, 2015 Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 2015 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Battle of Rivas
Saturday, April 11, 2015 Battle of Rivas is a national holiday in Costa Rica
Labor Day / May Day
Friday, May 1, 2015 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Father's Day
Sunday, June 21, 2015 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice
Sunday, June 21, 2015 June Solstice in Costa Rica (San Jose)
Annexation of Guanacaste
Saturday, July 25, 2015 Annexation of Guanacaste is a national holiday in Costa Rica
Our Lady of Los Ángeles
Sunday, August 2, 2015 Our Lady of Los Ángeles is a non compulsory payment holiday in Costa Rica
Mother's Day
Saturday, August 15, 2015 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
National Parks Day
Monday, August 24, 2015 National Parks Day is a observance in Costa Rica
Children's Day
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 Children's Day is a observance in Costa Rica
Independence Day
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Independence Day is a national holiday in Costa Rica
September Equinox
Wednesday, September 23, 2015 September Equinox in Costa Rica (San Jose)
Day of the Cultures
Monday, October 12, 2015 Day of the Cultures is a non compulsory payment holiday in Costa Rica
All Souls' Day
Monday, November 2, 2015 All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Teacher's Day
Sunday, November 22, 2015 Teacher's Day is a observance in Costa Rica
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice
Tuesday, December 22, 2015 December Solstice in Costa Rica (San Jose)
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2015 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2015 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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