Quick answer: Costa Rica has 250 business days in 2021 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2021 through Dec 31, 2021.
Month-by-month business days (2021)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 1 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 20 | 3 |
| April | 20 | 3 |
| May | 20 | 1 |
| June | 22 | 0 |
| July | 21 | 1 |
| August | 21 | 2 |
| September | 21 | 1 |
| October | 21 | 0 |
| November | 21 | 1 |
| December | 23 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2021 (Costa Rica)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2021 | New Year's Day |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Public Sector Holiday |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Public Sector Holiday |
| Mar 31, 2021 | Public Sector Holiday |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Maundy Thursday |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Good Friday |
| Apr 11, 2021 | Battle of Rivas |
| May 3, 2021 | Labor Day |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Annexation of Guanacaste |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Our Lady of Los Ángeles |
| Aug 15, 2021 | Mother's Day |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Independence Day |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Day of Abolition of the Army |
| Dec 25, 2021 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2021.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
20 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Costa Rica in 2021?
Costa Rica has 250 working days in 2021 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2021 are excluded from the working-day total (about 14 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
January, February, March, April and May has the fewest working days, with 20.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.