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Friday January 1st
New Year's Day
Costa Rica: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Costa Rica: Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
Friday April 2nd
Good Friday
Costa Rica: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Costa Rica: Juan Santamaria was a Costa Rican soldier who is the national hero of Costa Rica due to his heroic actions on April 11th 1856 in the Battle of Rivas
Costa Rica: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Monday July 26th
Guanacaste Day
Costa Rica: Marks Costa Rica's annexation of Guanacaste province in 1824
Costa Rica: The Virgin of Los Angeles is the patron saint of Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Mother's Day in Costa Rica is a public holiday on the Feast of the Assumption.
Monday September 13th
Independence Day
Costa Rica: Local celebrations, national pride and a spirit of community mark Costa Rica’s Independence Day. One of the year’s most important holidays, Costa Rica celebrates its freedom from colonial Spain with peaceful festivities and historic traditions.
Costa Rica: Marks the abolishing of the country's armed forces on this day in 1948.
Saturday December 25th
Christmas
Costa Rica: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
