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How to maximise annual leave in Costa Rica in 2027
With 10 days of leave you can get 35 days off in Costa Rica in 2027. Here are the exact days to book, plus the best long weekends and longer breaks. Change the leave days or region below for your own plan.
Best longer breaks in Costa Rica, 2027
| Break | Days off | Leave days to book | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | 10 for 5 | Mon 4 – Fri 8 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 | 9 for 3 | Mon 22 – Wed 24 Mar | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday |
| 3 Apr 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 5 – Fri 9 Apr | Gesta Heroica de Juan Santamaría |
| 24 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 26 – Fri 30 Apr | Labour Day |
| 17 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 19 – Fri 23 Jul | Guanacaste Day |
| 31 Jul 2027 – 8 Aug 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 3 – Fri 6 Aug | Our Lady of Los Ángeles |
| 11 Sept 2027 – 19 Sept 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 13 – Tue 14 Sept, Thu 16 – Fri 17 Sept | Independence Day |
| 9 Oct 2027 – 17 Oct 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 11 Oct, Wed 13 – Fri 15 Oct | Columbus Day |
Long weekends for one day of leave in Costa Rica, 2027
| Long weekend | Days off | Book | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | 4 | Mon 4 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 24 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 | 5 | Wed 24 Mar | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday |
| 9 Apr 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 | 3 | Fri 9 Apr | Gesta Heroica de Juan Santamaría |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 3 | Fri 30 Apr | Labour Day |
| 23 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 | 3 | Fri 23 Jul | Guanacaste Day |
| 30 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 | 4 | Fri 30 Jul | Our Lady of Los Ángeles |
| 13 Aug 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 | 3 | Fri 13 Aug | Mother's Day |
| 14 Sept 2027 – 15 Sept 2027 | 2 | Tue 14 Sept | Independence Day |
| 9 Oct 2027 – 12 Oct 2027 | 4 | Mon 11 Oct | Columbus Day |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 26 Dec 2027 | 3 | Fri 24 Dec | Christmas Day |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 3 | Fri 31 Dec | New Year's Day |
A 2027 plan built around longer holidays
Prefer fewer, longer trips? 7 leave days give 18 days off across2 breaks of nine days or more:
- 20 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027: 9 days off, book Mon 22 – Wed 24 Mar
- 31 Jul 2027 – 8 Aug 2027: 9 days off, book Tue 3 – Fri 6 Aug
See also: Costa Rica business days calculator and 2027 public holidays ·subscribe to Costa Rica holidays in your calendar
Frequently asked questions
How many days off can I get with 10 days of leave in Costa Rica in 2027?
Up to 35 days off, by using the leave on 10 breaks that join public holidays to weekends.
What is the best long break in Costa Rica in 2027?
20 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027: 9 days off for 3 leave days, around Maundy Thursday, Good Friday.
How many long weekends can I make in Costa Rica in 2027?
11 long weekends cost just one leave day each.