New Year's Day is a public holiday in Costa Rica, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Año Nuevo. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.
Holiday Details
| Holiday | New Year's Day |
| Local Name | Año Nuevo |
| Date | January 1, 2026 |
| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Type | Public |
| National | Yes — observed nationwide |
Frequently Asked Questions
All Public Holidays in Costa Rica
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2026-04-02 | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | Public |
| 2026-04-11 | Juan Santamaría Day | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day | Public |
| 2026-07-25 | Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica | Public |
| 2026-08-02 | Feast of Our Lady of the Angels | Public |
| 2026-08-15 | Mother's Day | Public |
| 2026-09-15 | Independence Day | Public |
| 2026-12-01 | Army Abolition Day | Public |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| 2026-04-02 | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | Public |
| 2026-04-11 | Juan Santamaría Day | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day | Public |
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