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Holidays and Events across Costa Rica
By Explore Costa Rica Staff
Jul 14, 2008, 07:23

Costa Rica Holidays

Because Costa Rica is a Roman Catholic country, most of its holidays are Church-related. The big holidays are Christmas, New Year's, and Easter, which are all celebrated for several days to a full week.

Keep in mind that Holy Week (Easter week) is the biggest holiday time in Costa Rica, and many families head for the beach. Sale of alcoholic beverage is prohibited for the week so stock up if needed. This is the last holiday before the school starts back up. Keep in mind there is no public transportation on Holy Thursday or Good Friday. Government offices and banks are closed on official holidays, transportation services are reduced, and stores and markets might also close. Most tourist area stores have ignored this tradition because its also a very lucrative time of year.

Official holidays in Costa Rica include January 1 (New Year's Day), March 19 (St. Joseph's Day), Thursday and Friday of Holy Week, April 11 (Juan Santamaría's Day), May 1 (Labor Day), June 29 (St. Peter and St. Paul Day), July 25 (annexation of the province of Guanacaste), August 2 (Virgin of Los Angeles's Day), August 15 (Mother's Day), September 15 (Independence Day), October 12 (Discovery of America/Día de la Raza), December 8 (Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary), December 24 and 25 (Christmas), and December 31 (New Year's Eve).

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