El SalvadorvsCosta Rica
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
22
Only El Salvador
7
Only Costa Rica
What the numbers say
In 2026, El Salvador has 26 nationwide public holidays and Costa Rica has 11, so El Salvador gets 15 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including Día del Trabajo, Fiestas de agosto, Día de la Independencia and Noche Buena.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: El Salvador has 18 on working days (8 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Costa Rica (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, El Salvador offers 8 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 8 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Costa Rica offers 3 and 4. El Salvador has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is November in El Salvador and April in Costa Rica.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only El Salvador
Costa Rica is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Costa Rica
El Salvador is working these days.
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