HondurasvsCosta Rica
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
5
Only Honduras
5
Only Costa Rica
What the numbers say
In 2026, Honduras has 11 nationwide public holidays and Costa Rica has 11 — exactly the same number. They line up on 6 dates, including New Year's Day, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Labour Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Honduras has 9 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Costa Rica (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Honduras offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Costa Rica offers 3 and 4. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is April in Honduras and April in Costa Rica.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Honduras
Costa Rica is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Costa Rica
Honduras is working these days.
Full calendars: Honduras · Costa Rica