Jaco Hotels: Labor Day Celebrations in Costa Rica May 1st Labor Day Celebrations in Costa Rica May 1st ================================================================================ JacoHotels.com Staff on 01/05/2010 18:48:00 Costa Rica Events May 1 Labor Day stems from ancient customs associated with the celebration of spring. It is also a national holiday for workers in many countries, including Costa Rica, and around the world. Here in Costa rica it is celebrated with parades. You will find banks and Government offices closed. The President addresses the Congress with the annual ‘State of the Union’ speech and the new President of Congress is elected. Banks and goverment offices are closed.