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Employing in Costa Rica

Key employment information for hiring and managing employees in Costa Rica.

Minimum Wage
CRC 4,405,303
per year

Minimum Wage

CRC 4,405,303 per year

Working hours

Working hours per week

48 hours per week

Leave

Personal/Carer's leave

Medical certificate required

Public holidays in Costa Rica

New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Maundy Thursday
2026-04-02
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Juan Santamaría Day
2026-04-11
Labour Day
2026-05-01
Annexation Of The Party Of Nicoya To Costa Rica
2026-07-25
Feast Of Our Lady Of The Angels
2026-08-02
Mother's Day
2026-08-15
Independence Day
2026-09-15
Army Abolition Day
2026-12-01
Christmas Day
2026-12-25

Termination

Probation period

90 – 90 days

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