Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Costa Rica in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Saint Joseph's Day | Observance |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | March Equinox | Season |
| Apr 9 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | National holiday, Christian |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Good Friday | National holiday, Christian |
| Apr 11 | Saturday | Battle of Rivas | National holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| Jun 20 | Saturday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Jul 25 | Saturday | Annexation of Guanacaste | Observance |
| Jul 27 | Monday | Annexation of Guanacaste | National holiday |
| Aug 2 | Sunday | Our Lady of Los Ángeles | Non Compulsory Payment Holiday |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Aug 17 | Monday | Mother's Day | National holiday |
| Aug 24 | Monday | National Parks Day | Observance |
| Sep 9 | Wednesday | Children's Day | Observance |
| Sep 14 | Monday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| Sep 15 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Observance |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Observance |
| Nov 22 | Sunday | Teacher's Day | Observance |
| Nov 30 | Monday | Day of Abolition of the Army | Non Compulsory Payment Holiday |
| Dec 1 | Tuesday | Day of Abolition of the Army | Observance |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Observance |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | National holiday, Christian |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
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While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
