Juan Santamaría Day in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Public Holiday
Yes
National Holiday
No
Type
Public Holiday
Juan Santamaría Day in Costa Rica
Juan Santamaría Day on April 11th honors the national hero who died in 1856 fighting against William Walker's filibuster forces; celebrated with torch-lighting ceremonies in Alajuela, his hometown, and patriotic events.
About Juan Santamaría Day
Costa Rican national holiday on April 11 commemorating Juan Santamaría, the young national hero who died in 1856 setting fire to the headquarters of William Walker's mercenary forces.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | April 15 | Monday |
| 2025 | April 11 | Friday |
| 2026 | April 11 | Saturday |
| 2027 | April 11 | Sunday |
| 2028 | April 11 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | April 11 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | April 11 | Thursday |