In this article, we are going to delve into the topic of Public holidays in Costa Rica and how it has impacted different areas of society. Since its emergence, Public holidays in Costa Rica has captured the attention of experts and fans alike, generating debates and controversies around its implications. Over the years, Public holidays in Costa Rica has evolved and adapted to the changes of the modern world, influencing everything from politics and economics to popular culture and entertainment. Through this analysis, we will explore various aspects related to Public holidays in Costa Rica, to understand its importance and significance today.
The following are the national public holidays of Costa Rica. Of the eleven days, nine are paid holidays and two are not.
Public holidays
| Date | English Name | Local Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Año Nuevo | The celebration of the first day of the Gregorian Calendar. |
| The Thursday before Easter Sunday | Maundy Thursday | Jueves Santo | |
| The Friday before Easter Sunday | Good Friday | Viernes Santo | |
| April 11 | Juan Santamaría Day | Día de Juan Santamaría | Santamaría was a hero in the battle against North American Filibuster William Walker in 1856. |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Día Internacional del Trabajo | |
| July 25 | Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica | Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica | Celebrates the annexation of the Party of Nicoya in 1824. |
| August 2 | Feast of Our Lady of the Angels | Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles | Employers must provide an unpaid day off. |
| August 15 | Mother's Day | Día de la Madre | Also the Assumption of Mary. |
| August 24 | National Parks Day | Día de los Parques Nacionales | Celebrado desde 1986. |
| September 9 | Día del Niño | Día del Niño | |
| September 15 | Independence Day | Día de la Independencia | Celebrates the Act of Independence of Central America of 1821. |
| December 1 | Army Abolition Day | Día de la Abolición del Ejército | Celebrates abolition of Costa Rican army since 1948. Employers must provide an unpaid day off. |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Navidad |
Dates for moveable holidays">edit]
- 2020
- July 27 - Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
- August 17 - Mother's Day
- September 14 - Independence Day
- November 30 - Army Abolition Day
- 2021
- May 3 - Labour Day
- July 26 - Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
- September 13 - Independence Day
- November 29 - Army Abolition Day
- 2022
- September 19 - Independence Day
- December 5 - Army Abolition Day
- 2023
- April 10 - Juan Santamaría Day
- July 24 - Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
- August 14 - Mother's Day
- 2024
- April 15 - Juan Santamaría Day
- July 29 - Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
- August 19 - Mother's Day
