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Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
6
Only Costa Rica
7
Only Nicaragua
What the numbers say
In 2026, Costa Rica has 11 nationwide public holidays and Nicaragua has 12, so Nicaragua gets 1 more day off. They line up on 5 dates, including Año Nuevo, Jueves Santo, Día Internacional del Trabajo and Día de la Independencia.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Costa Rica has 7 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Nicaragua (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Costa Rica offers 3 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Nicaragua offers 4 and 5. Nicaragua has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Costa Rica and December in Nicaragua.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Costa Rica
Nicaragua is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Nicaragua
Costa Rica is working these days.
Full calendars: Costa Rica · Nicaragua