Codigo de Trabajo • Art. 95 & 153 50% CCSS Subsidio • 50% Patrono 14 Days Annual Vacation

Costa Rica Paid Vacation & Maternity Benefit Calculator

Calculate statutory paid annual vacation leave (2 continuous weeks per 50 weeks worked under Art. 153) and mandatory 4-month maternity wage continuity under Costa Rican Labor Code and CCSS regulations (split exactly 50% employer and 50% CCSS).

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Compensation & Leave Parameters

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Ordinary contracted gross monthly wage.

50 continuous weeks = 14 days.

Standard full entitlement = 14 days.

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Leave Remuneration Assessment 14 Days Full Vacation
Total Statutory Paid Leave Value
₡420,000.00
USD Equivalent: $831.68 USD
Vacation Daily Wage Rate ₡30,000.00 / day Monthly Salary ÷ 30
Vacation Pay (14 Days) ₡420,000.00 Art. 153 Statutory Entitlement
Accrued Vacation Days (Weeks / 50 × 14): 14.0 Days
Maternity Benefit (4 Months Full Salary): ₡0.00 (Not Selected)
CCSS Direct Maternity Subsidy (50%): ₡0.00
Employer Direct Maternity Share (50%): ₡0.00
Paternity Leave (Ley 10183 - 8 Days): ₡0.00
Total Statutory Benefits Computed: ₡420,000.00
Fuero de Maternidad Special Protection

Under Article 94 of the Labor Code, dismissing a pregnant worker or a mother during maternity leave is strictly prohibited. Unlawful dismissals incur mandatory reinstatement plus compensation of 6 to 10 months of salary, in addition to full Preaviso and Cesantía.

Comparative Matrix: Costa Rican Statutory Leave Regimes

Leave Category Statutory Duration Wage Entitlement Funding Distribution Statutory Reference
Vacaciones Anuales 2 Weeks (14 Days) / 50 Wks 100% Regular Wage 100% Employer Art. 153 Codigo Trabajo
Licencia de Maternidad 4 Months (1 Pre / 3 Post) 100% Gross Salary 50% CCSS / 50% Employer Art. 95 Codigo Trabajo
Licencia de Paternidad 8 Working Days (2 days/wk) 100% Gross Salary 50% CCSS / 50% Employer Ley N° 10183 Art. 95 bis
Licencia por Adopcion 3 Months 100% Gross Salary 50% CCSS / 50% Employer Art. 96 Codigo Trabajo

Frequently Asked Questions (Costa Rica Vacation & Maternity)

How many days of paid vacation do employees earn in Costa Rica? ▾

Under Article 153 of the Costa Rican Labor Code (Codigo de Trabajo), every worker who completes 50 continuous weeks of service for the same employer is legally entitled to a minimum of two continuous weeks (14 calendar days) of paid annual vacation leave.

Can an employer pay vacation leave in cash instead of granting time off? ▾

Under Article 156, annual vacation cannot be compensated in cash while the employment contract is active (it is strictly meant for physical and mental rest). Cash compensation for accrued unused vacation days is only permitted upon final termination or resignation acquired right (derecho adquirido).

How long is statutory maternity leave in Costa Rica? ▾

Under Article 95 of the Labor Code, female employees are entitled to four continuous months of paid maternity leave: one month prior to delivery (pre-natal) and three months following birth (post-natal).

Who pays the employee's salary during maternity leave in Costa Rica? ▾

The worker receives 100% of her normal wages during the 4-month leave. By statutory decree, the cost is split equally: 50% is paid directly by the employer, and 50% is paid by the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) direct public cash subsidy.

What paternity leave rights exist under Ley 10183? ▾

Under Ley N° 10183, biological and adoptive fathers are entitled to 8 working days of paid paternity leave, taken days per week during the first 4 weeks immediately following the birth or adoption. Like maternity leave, it is financed 50% by the employer and 50% by CCSS.

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Engr. Muhammad Shahzad

Verified Compliance Author

Lead Compliance Engineer & Latin American Labor Systems Specialist

Statutory leave models calibrated in accordance with Articles 95, 96, 153, and 156 of the Costa Rican Labor Code, Ley N° 10183 (Paternity Leave), and CCSS maternity regulations. Access author verification at appsforpc.net/about#author.

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Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item Calculated Amount (CRC)
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