Mother's Day in Costa Rica Date in the current year: August 15, 2024

Costa Rica is a predominantly Catholic country, where tradition and family ties are valued greatly. No wonder the Feast of the Assumption and Mother's Day (Dia de la Madre) have merged into one holiday here. This is a special day for honoring mothers, celebrating motherhood, and recognizing the role of mother in the household and society.

As the Assumption/Mother's Day is a public holiday in Costa Rica, government offices, educational institutions, banks, and most businesses are closed for the day. Most families try to have as much quality time together as possible. They can go to the beach, have a family dinner, etc. On this day, mothers are presented with gifts (such as sweet treats) and flowers. However, some Costa Ricans lament the fact that the holiday has become too commercialized.

A few years ago, there was an attempt to move the celebration of Mother's Day on the Monday following the Assumption. However, it failed, as Costa Ricans congratulated mothers on both days. The holiday was eventually moved back to its original date.