Q COSTARICA — All public sector employees will enjoy a 16-day holiday break. The government will be shut down on December 22nd and resume work on Monday, January 5th.
The decree was signed by President Rodrigo Chaves; the Minister of National Planning, Marlon Navarro Álvarez; and the Minister of Labor, Andrés Romero.
The following days were granted as vacation time: December 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 29th, 30th, and 31st, 2025, as well as January 2nd, 2026, for a total of eight days.
The holidays of December 25th and January 1st must be added to this. The remaining six days fall on Saturdays or Sundays.
“Among the reasons supporting this recess are the significant savings for the Government in expenses such as electricity, telecommunications, water, and fuel, among others. Furthermore, many public servants have accumulated vacation time, making it appropriate to avoid an excessive increase in these labor rights, while also contributing to the reactivation of the tourism sector and the economy,” the Government stated in a press release.
Police forces and emergency response agencies, among other state departments, will have staggered days off based on their work roles and the continuous need for their services.