Costa Rica Public Holidays 2026 – Local Holiday Calendar & Long Weekends

Q: What public holidays are observed in Costa Rica?

Public holidays observed in Costa Rica include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Brazil, since Costa Rica doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Costa Rica, Mato Grosso do Sul

Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in Costa Rica, Mato Grosso do Sul? Here is the complete city holiday reference for Costa Rica.

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Costa Rica follow official statutory holiday schedules for non-working day closures. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Independência do Brasil on September 7) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Costa Rica.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Costa Rica, Mato Grosso do Sul

This is Brazil's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Brazil's country-level and Mato Grosso do Sul holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Costa Rica as anywhere else in Brazil.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Costa Rica

These are Brazil's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Brazil's country and Mato Grosso do Sul holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Costa Rica just as everywhere else in Brazil.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Independência do Brasil	September 7	National Federal Holiday	Full Federal Closure (Banks & Govt Administration)	www.gov.br
Proclamação da República	November 15	National Federal Holiday	Full Federal Closure	www.gov.br

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Costa Rica

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Independência do Brasil	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in Costa Rica, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 12,930 and running on the America/Campo_Grande time zone, Costa Rica follows Brazil's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Costa Rica Public Holidays

Are banks in Costa Rica closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Costa Rica close on official statutory public holidays.

What public holidays are observed in Costa Rica?

Public holidays observed in Costa Rica include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Brazil, since Costa Rica doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Costa Rica?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Costa Rica so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.

Do public holidays in Costa Rica differ from other cities in Brazil?

No — public holidays in Brazil are set nationally, not city by city, so Costa Rica observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Brazil. This page is a convenient Costa Rica-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.

What time zone does Costa Rica use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Costa Rica runs on the America/Campo_Grande time zone. Since Brazil's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Costa Rica — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Costa Rica's public holiday dates come from?

Costa Rica follows Brazil's national statutory holidays, published via www.gov.br — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Costa Rica Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Independência do Brasil (September 7)

📍 Costa Rica Quick Facts

State / Province: Mato Grosso do Sul

Population: 12,930

Time Zone: America/Campo_Grande

Coordinates: -23.4167°, -54.6500°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: -05:00 to -02:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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