Accurate, up-to-date public holidays, bank holidays, and observances in Costa Rica for 2019 ready to be integrated into your application.
Costa Rica, known as the “rich coast” is a country in Central America, colonized by Spain in the 16th century. The Republic of Costa Rica was established on September 15, 1821, and by 1847 gained independence from Spainish rule. Costa Rica is an environmentally conscious country, known for having both black and white sand beaches, volcanoes and interesting wildlife.
Date | Weekday | Name | Notes |
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January 1st | Tuesday | New Year's Day | |
March 19th | Tuesday | Saint Joseph's Day | |
March 20th | Wednesday | March Equinox | |
April 11th | Thursday | Battle of Rivas | |
April 18th | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | |
April 19th | Friday | Good Friday | |
May 1st | Wednesday | Labor Day | |
June 16th | Sunday | Father's Day | |
June 21st | Friday | June Solstice | |
July 25th | Thursday | Annexation of Guanacaste | |
August 2nd | Friday | Our Lady of Los Ángeles | |
August 15th | Thursday | Mother's Day | |
August 24th | Saturday | National Parks' Day | |
September 9th | Monday | Children's Day | |
September 15th | Sunday | Independence Day | |
September 23rd | Monday | September Equinox | |
October 12th | Saturday | Day of the Cultures | |
November 2nd | Saturday | All Souls' Day | |
November 22nd | Friday | Teachers' Day | |
December 8th | Sunday | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | |
December 22nd | Sunday | December Solstice | |
December 24th | Tuesday | Christmas Eve | |
December 25th | Wednesday | Christmas Day | |
December 31st | Tuesday | New Year's Eve |