🇨🇷 Long Weekends in Costa Rica 2028
12
Opportunities
9
Public Holidays
9
Max Days Off
6:1
Best Efficiency
25
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2028, Costa Rica has 3 free long weekends and 9 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around Juan Santamaría Day for 6 consecutive days off (efficiency: 6:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
Juan Santamaría Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 6 days off
Juan Santamaría Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 9 days off
Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Mother's Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
International Labor Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Independence Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
International Labor Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Mother's 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 — 9 days off with no PTO needed!
9 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Juan Santamaría Day (Apr 11–16) and get 6 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 6 days off
Best Short Break
Take 2 days off around Juan Santamaría Day (Apr 08–16) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around International Labor Day (Apr 29–May 07) for a 9-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 9 days off