United States Embassy and Consulates in Costa Rica
United States Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Costa Rican and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| World Leprosy Day | Sunday, January 25 | 3 days, 10 hours |
| International Customs Day | Monday, January 26 | 4 days, 10 hours |
| International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust | Tuesday, January 27 | 5 days, 10 hours |
| Kansas Day | Thursday, January 29 | 1 week |
| National Freedom Day | Sunday, February 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Groundhog Day | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 4 days |
| World Cancer Day | Wednesday, February 04 | 1 week, 6 days |
| National Wear Red Day | Friday, February 06 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Costa Rica?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Costa Rica including and San Jose.
2 - Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for United States?
Costa Rican citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Costa Rica for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Costa Rica?
The U.S. representative offices in Costa Rica will be closed in observance of the following Costa Rican and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- World Leprosy Day (US) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (3 days, 23 hours)
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Time in United States vs Costa Rica
Washington D.C., United States time is 1:00 hours behind San Jose, Costa Rica