All upcoming holidays for Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is a Central American country known for its rich biodiversity, stunning beaches, and warm, welcoming people. The country has a diverse cultural heritage that is reflected in its many holidays and festivals.
One of the most important holidays in Costa Rica is Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 15th. This day marks the country’s independence from Spain in 1821, and it is celebrated with parades, music, and traditional food.
Another important holiday in Costa Rica is Christmas, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm. The festivities begin on December 1st with the lighting of the national tree in San Jose, and continue with parades, fireworks, and family gatherings.
Easter is also an important holiday in Costa Rica, and it is celebrated with religious processions and traditional foods such as rice pudding and sweet bread.
Other holidays celebrated in Costa Rica include Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which is celebrated on November 2nd, and Dia de la Raza (Day of the Race), which is celebrated on October 12th to commemorate the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas.
Overall, Costa Rica is a country with a rich cultural heritage and many vibrant holidays and festivals that reflect its diverse traditions and customs.
Holidays in Costa Rica
Date |
Holiday |
01, January, 2023 |
New Year’s Day |
06, April, 2023 |
Maundy Thursday |
07, April, 2023 |
Good Friday |
10, April, 2023 |
Juan Santamaría Day |
01, May, 2023 |
International Workers’ Day |
24, July, 2023 |
Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica |
02, August, 2023 |
Feast of Our Lady of the Angels |
14, August, 2023 |
Mother’s Day |
03, September, 2023 |
Day of the Black Person and Afro-Costa Rican Culture |
15, September, 2023 |
Independence Day |
01, December, 2023 |
Army Abolition Day |
25, December, 2023 |
Christmas Day |
01, January, 2024 |
New Year’s Day |
28, March, 2024 |
Maundy Thursday |
29, March, 2024 |
Good Friday |
15, April, 2024 |
Juan Santamaría Day |
01, May, 2024 |
International Workers’ Day |
29, July, 2024 |
Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica |
02, August, 2024 |
Feast of Our Lady of the Angels |
19, August, 2024 |
Mother’s Day |
31, August, 2024 |
Day of the Black Person and Afro-Costa Rican Culture |
16, September, 2024 |
Independence Day |
01, December, 2024 |
Army Abolition Day |
25, December, 2024 |
Christmas Day |
01, January, 2025 |
New Year’s Day |
17, April, 2025 |
Maundy Thursday |
18, April, 2025 |
Good Friday |
11, April, 2025 |
Juan Santamaría Day |
01, May, 2025 |
International Workers’ Day |
25, July, 2025 |
Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica |
02, August, 2025 |
Feast of Our Lady of the Angels |
15, August, 2025 |
Mother’s Day |
31, August, 2025 |
Day of the Black Person and Afro-Costa Rican Culture |
15, September, 2025 |
Independence Day |
01, December, 2025 |
Army Abolition Day |
25, December, 2025 |
Christmas Day |
01, January, 2026 |
New Year’s Day |
02, April, 2026 |
Maundy Thursday |
03, April, 2026 |
Good Friday |
11, April, 2026 |
Juan Santamaría Day |
01, May, 2026 |
International Workers’ Day |
25, July, 2026 |
Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica |
02, August, 2026 |
Feast of Our Lady of the Angels |
15, August, 2026 |
Mother’s Day |
31, August, 2026 |
Day of the Black Person and Afro-Costa Rican Culture |
15, September, 2026 |
Independence Day |
01, December, 2026 |
Army Abolition Day |
25, December, 2026 |
Christmas Day |
01, January, 2027 |
New Year’s Day |
25, March, 2027 |
Maundy Thursday |
26, March, 2027 |
Good Friday |
11, April, 2027 |
Juan Santamaría Day |
01, May, 2027 |
International Workers’ Day |
25, July, 2027 |
Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica |
02, August, 2027 |
Feast of Our Lady of the Angels |
15, August, 2027 |
Mother’s Day |
31, August, 2027 |
Day of the Black Person and Afro-Costa Rican Culture |
15, September, 2027 |
Independence Day |
01, December, 2027 |
Army Abolition Day |
25, December, 2027 |
Christmas Day |