Costa RicavsPanama
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
7
Only Costa Rica
9
Only Panama
What the numbers say
In 2026, Costa Rica has 11 nationwide public holidays and Panama has 13, so Panama gets 2 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including Año Nuevo, Viernes Santo, Día Internacional del Trabajo and Navidad.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Costa Rica has 7 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 12 for Panama (1 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); Panama offers 6 and 6. Panama has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Costa Rica and November in Panama.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Costa Rica
Panama is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Panama
Costa Rica is working these days.
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