Beaches might be a little more crowded during this year's Semana Santa vacation.

Breaking from normal practice, President Oscar Arias has decided to reward government employees with an entire week off instead of only Thursday and Friday.

The decision to extend the vacation was unanimous, according to a press statement from Casa Presidencial, as leaders felt the extra time was important “for the public sector to share with their respective families and loved ones.”

As a result, public offices will be closed from Monday, March 29 until Friday, April 2.