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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 Jan 2027, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Wed 6 Jan 2027, Thu 7 Jan 2027, Fri 8 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 | 9 for 3 | Mon 22 Mar 2027, Tue 23 Mar 2027, Wed 24 Mar 2027 | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday |
| 3 Apr 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 5 Apr 2027, Tue 6 Apr 2027, Wed 7 Apr 2027, Thu 8 Apr 2027, Fri 9 Apr 2027 | Gesta Heroica de Juan Santamaría |
| 24 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 26 Apr 2027, Tue 27 Apr 2027, Wed 28 Apr 2027, Thu 29 Apr 2027, Fri 30 Apr 2027 | Labour Day |
| 17 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 19 Jul 2027, Tue 20 Jul 2027, Wed 21 Jul 2027, Thu 22 Jul 2027, Fri 23 Jul 2027 | Guanacaste Day |
| 31 Jul 2027 – 8 Aug 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 3 Aug 2027, Wed 4 Aug 2027, Thu 5 Aug 2027, Fri 6 Aug 2027 | Our Lady of Los Ángeles |
| 11 Sept 2027 – 19 Sept 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 13 Sept 2027, Tue 14 Sept 2027, Thu 16 Sept 2027, Fri 17 Sept 2027 | Independence Day |
| 9 Oct 2027 – 17 Oct 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 11 Oct 2027, Wed 13 Oct 2027, Thu 14 Oct 2027, Fri 15 Oct 2027 | 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 2027 | New Year's Day |
| 24 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 | 5 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday |
| 9 Apr 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 | 3 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 | Gesta Heroica de Juan Santamaría |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 3 | Fri 30 Apr 2027 | Labour Day |
| 23 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 | 3 | Fri 23 Jul 2027 | Guanacaste Day |
| 30 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 | 4 | Fri 30 Jul 2027 | Our Lady of Los Ángeles |
| 13 Aug 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 | 3 | Fri 13 Aug 2027 | Mother's Day |
| 14 Sept 2027 – 15 Sept 2027 | 2 | Tue 14 Sept 2027 | Independence Day |
| 9 Oct 2027 – 12 Oct 2027 | 4 | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Columbus Day |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 26 Dec 2027 | 3 | Fri 24 Dec 2027 | Christmas Day |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 3 | Fri 31 Dec 2027 | 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 Mar 2027, Tue 23 Mar 2027, Wed 24 Mar 2027
- 31 Jul 2027 – 8 Aug 2027: 9 days off, book Tue 3 Aug 2027, Wed 4 Aug 2027, Thu 5 Aug 2027, Fri 6 Aug 2027
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.