🇨🇷 Long Weekends in Costa Rica 2026
10
Opportunities
9
Public Holidays
9
Max Days Off
4:1
Best Efficiency
21
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, Costa Rica has 3 free long weekends and 7 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around New Year's Day for 4 consecutive days off (efficiency: 4:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
New Year's Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Maundy Thursday
4 days off — no PTO needed
Independence Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Maundy Thursday
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
International Labor Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
International Labor Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Independence Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 3 natural long weekends — 10 days off with no PTO needed!
10 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around New Year's Day (Jan 01–04) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Maundy Thursday (Mar 28–Apr 05) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around New Year's Day (Dec 27–Jan 04) for a 9-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 9 days off