Public holidays in Costa Rica, 2028
11 public holidays, 10 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Costa Rica drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Saturday 1 January.
2028 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Saturday |
| 11 April | Gesta Heroica de Juan Santamaría | Tuesday |
| 13 April | Maundy Thursday | Thursday |
| 14 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Monday |
| 25 July | Guanacaste Day | Tuesday |
| 2 August | Our Lady of Los Ángeles | Wednesday |
| 15 August | Mother's Day | Tuesday |
| 15 September | Independence Day | Friday |
| 12 October | Columbus Day | Thursday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Monday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Costa Rica have in 2028?
11 nationwide public holidays, 10 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Costa Rica?
New Year's Day, on Saturday 1 January 2028.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.