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Calendar March 2024 & Moon Phases
This free calendar features official public holidays, traditional festivals, major sporting events and precise monthly moon phases for your region, and supports one-click downloading and high-quality printing.
Public Holidays in Costa Rica 2024
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
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| January 1, 2024 | Mon | New Year's Day | National |
| March 28, 2024 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | National |
| March 29, 2024 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| April 15, 2024 | Mon | Juan Santamaría Day (observed) | National |
| May 1, 2024 | Wed | International Labor Day | National |
| July 29, 2024 | Mon | Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica (observed) | National |
| August 19, 2024 | Mon | Mother's Day (observed) | National |
| September 15, 2024 | Sun | Independence Day | National |
| December 25, 2024 | Wed | Christmas Day | National |
About Public Holidays in Costa Rica
Costa Rica's holidays reflect a peaceful, environmentally minded nation with a strong Catholic tradition. Independence Day on September 15 is celebrated across Central America with lantern parades on the eve, while Guanacaste Day on July 25 honours the province's annexation. Good Friday is the year's most solemn holiday, and Christmas brings the traditional 'tamalada' family gatherings. The country abolished its army in 1948, so military parades are absent; instead, holidays often centre on families, beaches and the pura vida spirit.
In March 2024 there are 2 public holidays: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday. In 2024, Costa Rica observes 9 public holidays including 9 national, of which 1 falls on a weekend.
2024 Costa Rica Sports Calendar – Major Sporting Events
| Date | Week | Event | Type |
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| January 12, 2024 | Fri | AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 | International |
| January 13, 2024 | Sat | Africa Cup of Nations 2023 (Côte d'Ivoire) | International |
| June 14, 2024 | Fri | UEFA Euro 2024 | International |
| June 20, 2024 | Thu | Copa América 2024 | International |
| July 26, 2024 | Fri | Paris 2024 Summer Olympics | International |