PanamavsCosta Rica
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
9
Only Panama
7
Only Costa Rica
What the numbers say
In 2026, Panama has 13 nationwide public holidays and Costa Rica has 11, so Panama gets 2 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including Año Nuevo, Viernes Santo, Día del Trabajo and Navidad.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Panama has 12 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Costa Rica (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Panama offers 6 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 6 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Costa Rica offers 3 and 4. Panama has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is November in Panama and April in Costa Rica.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Panama
Costa Rica is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Costa Rica
Panama is working these days.
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