Best Days to Take Leave in Costa Rica 2027
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Wed, Mar 24 to get 5 days off from Mar 24 to Mar 28. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday.
- Take Mon, Mar 29 to get 5 days off from Mar 25 to Mar 29. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday.
- Take Mon, Jan 4 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
- Take Fri, Jul 30 to get 4 days off from Jul 30 to Aug 2. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Feast of Our Lady of the Angels.
- Take Tue, Aug 3 to get 4 days off from Jul 31 to Aug 3. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Feast of Our Lady of the Angels.
Costa Rica 2027 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 4 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2027 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2027-01-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Maundy Thursday (2027-03-25, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Good Friday (2027-03-26, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Feast of Our Lady of the Angels (2027-08-02, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
Costa Rica Official Public Holidays 2027 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2027-01-01) | Fri | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 25 (2027-03-25) | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Mar 26 (2027-03-26) | Fri | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 11 (2027-04-11) | Sun | Juan Santamaría Day | Public |
| May 1 (2027-05-01) | Sat | Labour Day | Public |
| Jul 25 (2027-07-25) | Sun | Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica | Public |
| Aug 2 (2027-08-02) | Mon | Feast of Our Lady of the Angels | Public |
| Aug 15 (2027-08-15) | Sun | Mother's Day | Public |
| Sep 15 (2027-09-15) | Wed | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 1 (2027-12-01) | Wed | Army Abolition Day | Public |
| Dec 25 (2027-12-25) | Sat | Christmas Day | Public |
About Costa Rica Holidays & Observances
Costa Rica's labor code regulates mandatory paid holidays (pago obligatorio) and non-mandatory paid dates for national and cultural events. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.