Costa Rica Long Weekends 2025

9 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (5)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Juan Santamaría Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 11 - Apr 13

Juan Santamaría Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 18 - Apr 20

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, July 25, 2025
Weekend Period: Jul 25 - Jul 27

Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Mother's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Weekend Period: Aug 15 - Aug 17

Mother's Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Weekend Period: Sep 13 - Sep 15

Independence Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (4)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

New Year's Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 30, Tuesday, Dec 31
Total Break: Dec 28 - Jan 1

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with New Year's Day

Maundy Thursday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Apr 18
Total Break: Apr 17 - Apr 20

Take Friday off to bridge Maundy Thursday for a 4-day weekend

International Labor Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 2
Total Break: May 1 - May 4

Take Friday off to bridge International Labor Day for a 4-day weekend

Christmas Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 26
Total Break: Dec 25 - Dec 28

Take Friday off to bridge Christmas Day for a 4-day weekend

How to Use This Planner

Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.

Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.