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Costa Rica Information
Costa Rica National HolidaysListed below are the Costa Rican official holidays. On these days, most businesses close and there is little commercial activity: Also each province has its own special holidays, which are not listed here.
As of May 2005, employees have more opportunities to enjoy extended weekends throughout the year. A new bill introduced changes of the Labor Code, now requiring employers to substitute certain holidays should they fall on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Should that be the case employers are required to substitute the holiday for the following Monday. This new rule applies to the following holidays: April 11 th, July 25 th, August 15 th and October 12 th. Companies that are forced to work on Mondays may, in the course of the 15 days following the holiday and with the employee’s consent, substitute the referred holidays with any other day of the work week.
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