Festivals & events in Costa Rica

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aroundJul2026

🌿 Nature season around Jul-Oct 2026

Turtle nesting season

📍 Tortuguero

Green turtles nest on Tortuguero's beaches.

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aroundJul2027

🌿 Nature season around Jul-Oct 2027

Turtle nesting season

📍 Tortuguero

Green turtles nest on Tortuguero's beaches.

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14Sep2027

🎭 Culture 14-15 Sep 2027

Independence Day (15 September)

📍 San Jose

Lantern parades and the freedom torch.

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Public holidays in Costa Rica (next 12 months)

Banks, offices and some shops close; domestic flights, trains and hotels are busier around these days.

Date	Holiday
25 Dec 2026	Christmas Day
1 Jan 2027	New Year's Day
25 Mar 2027	Maundy Thursday
26 Mar 2027	Good Friday
11 Apr 2027	Juan Santamaría Day
1 May 2027	International Labor Day
25 Jul 2027	Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
15 Aug 2027	Mother's Day
15 Sep 2027	Independence Day

Dates marked “around” change every year - always check the official site before you book. Live alerts come from GDACS (the UN/EU disaster alert system), Reuters headlines and the official holiday tables, and are checked automatically several times a day. Satu Koneksi Hotel is not responsible for third-party websites.