Best Days to Take Leave in Costa Rica 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Wed, Apr 12 to get 6 days off from Apr 11 to Apr 16. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Juan Santamaría Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday.
- Take Mon, Apr 17 to get 5 days off from Apr 13 to Apr 17. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday.
- Take Mon, Apr 10, Wed, Apr 12 to get 9 days off from Apr 8 to Apr 16. Uses 2 leave days; anchored by Juan Santamaría Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday.
- Take Mon, Apr 10 to get 4 days off from Apr 8 to Apr 11. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Juan Santamaría Day.
- Take Fri, Apr 28 to get 4 days off from Apr 28 to May 1. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labour Day.
Costa Rica 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 9 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Juan Santamaría Day (2028-04-11, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Maundy Thursday (2028-04-13, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Good Friday (2028-04-14, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Labour Day (2028-05-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica (2028-07-25, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Mother's Day (2028-08-15, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Independence Day (2028-09-15, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Army Abolition Day (2028-12-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Christmas Day (2028-12-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
Costa Rica Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 11 (2028-04-11) | Tue | Juan Santamaría Day | Public |
| Apr 13 (2028-04-13) | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 14 (2028-04-14) | Fri | Good Friday | Public |
| May 1 (2028-05-01) | Mon | Labour Day | Public |
| Jul 25 (2028-07-25) | Tue | Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica | Public |
| Aug 2 (2028-08-02) | Wed | Feast of Our Lady of the Angels | Public |
| Aug 15 (2028-08-15) | Tue | Mother's Day | Public |
| Sep 15 (2028-09-15) | Fri | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 1 (2028-12-01) | Fri | Army Abolition Day | Public |
| Dec 25 (2028-12-25) | Mon | 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.