Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya2026 · Date · History · Messages
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Labour identifies July 25, the Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya, as a mandatory paid holiday under Labour Code article 148; Ministry of Culture material documents the 25 July 1824 historical act.
About Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya
Costa Rica commemorates the Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya on July 25, a mandatory paid public holiday under the country’s labour-law framework.
The date marks the 1824 decision in Nicoya to join Costa Rica, a historical process closely associated today with Guanacaste.
Why Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya matters
The observance combines a national public-holiday status with remembrance of an important territorial and civic milestone in Costa Rican history.
The formal historical name “Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya” is more precise than treating “Guanacaste Day” as the original legal event name.
History of Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Culture describes a July 25, 1824 cabildo in Nicoya at which representatives from Nicoya and Santa Cruz decided to join Costa Rica.
The Ministry of Labour lists July 25, the Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya, among mandatory paid holidays under Labour Code article 148.
Current government communications continue to commemorate the anniversary each July 25.
The reviewed sources establish the historical date and current holiday status but do not establish the first year in which the recurring public holiday itself was observed.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Republic of Costa Rica under the Labour Code public-holiday framework
Costa Rica Labour Code, article 148 (current public-holiday basis)
Government of Costa Rica
Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Culture currently publish legal and commemorative guidance for July 25.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
5 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Annexation of Guanacaste Day
How to Observe Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya
Learn about the 1824 annexation process through Costa Rican government, archive and museum sources.
Attend cultural or civic programs where available and follow local event guidance.
If discussing the history, distinguish the 1824 act from later development of Guanacaste province and avoid collapsing a longer historical process into a slogan.
For employment questions about holiday pay or required work, use current Ministry of Labour guidance or qualified local advice.
Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya Facts
The holiday is observed on July 25.
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Labour treats it as a mandatory paid holiday under Labour Code article 148.
The date commemorates the July 25, 1824 decision associated with the Partido de Nicoya’s incorporation into Costa Rica.
Government cultural material uses the formal historical name Anexión del Partido de Nicoya.
The reviewed evidence does not establish the first recurring public-holiday edition.
Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya Messages
On the Annexation anniversary, may Costa Rican communities celebrate culture and history with accuracy and respect.
Wishing Costa Rica a meaningful July 25 public holiday grounded in civic history and cultural heritage.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Costa Rica Ministry of Culture — Annexation historical context (opens in a new tab)
National Government Cultural History
Costa Rica Ministry of Labour — 25 July mandatory paid holiday 2026 (opens in a new tab)
National Government Labour Guidance
Costa Rica Ministry of Labour — statutory holiday list (opens in a new tab)
National Government Labour Law Guidance
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya?
25 July The documented recurrence rule is: 25 July.
Does Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya an official public holiday?
Within the reviewed scope, it is identified as Costa Rican mandatory paid public holiday commemorating the Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya. That status is not automatically extended to other countries or jurisdictions.
Who established or recognizes Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya?
The reviewed sources identify Republic of Costa Rica under the Labour Code public-holiday framework as the proclaiming or establishing body. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as Government of Costa Rica.
Is Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya international or country-specific?
No single country is assigned to this observance. Its documented scope is: Costa Rican mandatory paid public holiday commemorating the Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya. Use that scope rather than assuming worldwide or country-specific status.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-10-07.
When is the Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya holiday?
It is observed in Costa Rica on July 25.
Is July 25 a paid public holiday in Costa Rica?
Yes. Current Ministry of Labour guidance identifies it as a mandatory paid holiday under Labour Code article 148.
What happened on July 25, 1824?
Costa Rican Ministry of Culture material describes the Nicoya cabildo decision through which Nicoya and Santa Cruz chose incorporation into Costa Rica.
Is “Guanacaste Day” the formal historical name?
It is a common popular label, but government sources use the more precise historical name Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya.
When did the recurring public holiday begin?
The reviewed sources establish the historical anniversary and current legal status but do not establish the first recurring holiday edition.
Other observances on July 25
These observances are also listed on July 25, 2027.
Anexión del Partido de Nicoya
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Public Education marks 25 July as the anniversary of the Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya.
Auntie's Day
Melanie Notkin’s first-party site states that she established Auntie's Day in 2009 and that it recurs every fourth Sunday in July.
Día de la Constitución (Day of the Constitution)
Puerto Rico Act No. 1 of August 1, 1952 directly establishes July 25 each year as Día de la Constitución and ties the date to the Constitution taking effect on July 25, 1952.
Fiestas Patronales de Santiago — Somoto
Nicaragua’s official National Tourism Map describes Somoto’s patronal celebrations honoring Santiago around 25 July and notes an extended festival period.
International Day for Judicial Well-being
A/RES/79/266
International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent
A/RES/78/323