Costa Rica has a total of 23 holidays in 2028. 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
Saturday, January 1, 2028 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Saint Joseph's Day
Sunday, March 19, 2028 Saint Joseph's Day is a observance in Costa Rica
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2028 March Equinox in Costa Rica (San Jose)
Battle of Rivas
Tuesday, April 11, 2028 Battle of Rivas is a national holiday in Costa Rica
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 13, 2028 Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday
Friday, April 14, 2028 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Labor Day / May Day
Monday, May 1, 2028 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 18, 2028 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice
Tuesday, June 20, 2028 June Solstice in Costa Rica (San Jose)
Annexation of Guanacaste
Tuesday, July 25, 2028 Annexation of Guanacaste is a national holiday in Costa Rica
Our Lady of Los Ángeles
Wednesday, August 2, 2028 Our Lady of Los Ángeles is a non compulsory payment holiday in Costa Rica
Mother's Day
Tuesday, August 15, 2028 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
National Parks Day
Thursday, August 24, 2028 National Parks Day is a observance in Costa Rica
Children's Day
Saturday, September 9, 2028 Children's Day is a observance in Costa Rica
Independence Day
Friday, September 15, 2028 Independence Day is a national holiday in Costa Rica
September Equinox
Friday, September 22, 2028 September Equinox in Costa Rica (San Jose)
All Souls' Day
Thursday, November 2, 2028 All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Teacher's Day
Wednesday, November 22, 2028 Teacher's Day is a observance in Costa Rica
Day of Abolition of the Army
Friday, December 1, 2028 Day of Abolition of the Army is a non compulsory payment holiday in Costa Rica
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Friday, December 8, 2028 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice
Thursday, December 21, 2028 December Solstice in Costa Rica (San Jose)
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2028 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve
Sunday, December 31, 2028 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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