Q COSTARICA — If you’re someone who’s always rushing to complete your banking transactions, you should take note of the bank’s hours for Christmas and New Year’s.
Financial institutions have adjusted their operating hours due to the national holidays on December 25th and January 1st, 2026.
As a general rule, you should be aware that banks will be closed on those days.
Furthermore, on December 24th and 31st, most financial institutions will operate on a special schedule, except for the Banco de Costa Rica (BCR), which will maintain its regular hours.
You should check your bank’s website for holiday hours: BAC, Banco de Costa Rica, Banco Nacional, Banco Popular, Davivienda, Davi Bank (formerly Scotiabank),
All financial institutions will resume their normal operations on January 2nd.