| Costa Ricans are very nationalistic and proudly celebrate
their official holidays, called feriados. During some
holidays, the country virtually comes to a standstill and
many banks, public institutions, government and private offices
and stores close. Plan your activities around these holidays
and do not count on getting business of any kind done. In
fact, the whole country shuts down during Semana Santa
(the week before Easter) and the week between Christmas
and New Year's Day. San José turns into a pleasantly
quiet city as many Costa Rican families spend their holidays
at the beach. Asterisks indicate paid holidays and days for
workers.
January 1 New Year's Day*
March 19 Saint Joseph's Day Holy Week Holy Thursday and Good
Friday*
April 11 Juan Santamaría's Day (local hero)*
May 1 Labor Day May University Week (held in San Pedro) June
Father's Day (the third Sunday)
July 25 Annexation of Guanacaste Province*
August 2 Virgin of Los Angeles Day
August 15 Mother's Day*
September 15 Independence Day*
October 12 Columbus Day - (Discovery of America)
October 12 Limón Carnival
October 31 Halloween
November 2 Day of the Dead
December 8 Immaculate Conception
December 25 Christmas*
December 25 Feria de Zapote (December 25 to January 2)
December 25 Fiestas de Fin del Año
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