Public Holidays in Costa Rica 2023
There are 12 officially recognized holidays in Costa Rica (11 Public Holidays, 1 Observance Holiday)
Public holidays are days of celebration where countries celebrate important historical or religious events. In some cases, there are public holidays which are celebrated exclusively in certain region of the country.
| Name | Native Name | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Año Nuevo | 01 Jan 2023 | |
| Maundy Thursday | Jueves Santo | 06 Apr 2023 | |
| Good Friday | Viernes Santo | 07 Apr 2023 | |
| Easter Sunday | Pascua | 09 Apr 2023 | |
| Gesta Heroica de Juan Santamaría | Gesta Heroica de Juan Santamaría | 11 Apr 2023 | |
| Labour Day | Día del trabajador | 01 May 2023 | |
| Guanacaste Day | Anexión del Partido de Nicoya | 25 Jul 2023 | |
| Our Lady of Los Ángeles | Día de la Virgen de los Ángeles | 02 Aug 2023 | |
| Mother's Day | Día de la Madre | 15 Aug 2023 | |
| Independence Day | Día de la Independencia | 15 Sep 2023 | |
| Columbus Day | Día de la Raza | 12 Oct 2023 | |
| Christmas Day | Navidad | 25 Dec 2023 |