How many days until New Year's Day in Costa Rica?
New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) is a nationwide public holiday in Costa Rica. In 2027 it falls on a Friday.
New Year's Day dates in Costa Rica
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 1 January 2026 | Nationwide |
| Friday, 1 January 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with New Year's Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia and 152 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Day in Costa Rica?
New Year's Day falls on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and Friday, 1 January 2027.
Is New Year's Day a nationwide public holiday in Costa Rica?
Yes, New Year's Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does New Year's Day fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: New Year's Day falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in Costa Rica comes after New Year's Day?
The next one is Maundy Thursday on Thursday, 25 March 2027.
How many days until New Year's Day?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date.
More Costa Rica holidays
- Maundy Thursday
- Good Friday
- Juan Santamaría Day
- Labour Day
- Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
- Feast of Our Lady of the Angels
- Mother's Day
- Independence Day
- Army Abolition Day
- Christmas Day
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