Colombia Public Holidays
Colombia observes one of the longer lists of public holidays in the world, drawing on Catholic feasts and national commemorations. Many fall on fixed dates, while others are moved to create long weekends.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
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Independence Day
20 July 2026 (Monday), in 17 days
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The holidays that matter most in Colombia
Independence Day
Independence Day (20 July) commemorates the events in Bogota in 1810 that began the country's break from Spanish rule.
Epiphany
Epiphany marks the visit of the Magi and is one of several Catholic feasts kept as a public holiday.
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is a movable Catholic feast celebrated 60 days after Easter Sunday.
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How public holidays work in Colombia
Under the Ley Emiliani (Law 51 of 1983), a number of holidays are shifted to the following Monday when they do not already fall on one, creating three-day weekends known as puentes. Public holidays are the days most workplaces and schools in Colombia treat as days off, so they shape when people travel, book time away and plan around childcare. Religious holidays and wider observances sit alongside them. They are not always days off, but they are dates many households still mark. Each year page lists the public and religious holidays in full, and OneHaus keeps the complete set current in your shared home calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Colombia have?
Colombia has 18 public holidays in 2026. Open a year below to see each one with its date and day of the week.
When is the next holiday in Colombia?
The next holiday is Independence Day on 20 July 2026 (Monday).
Can I add Colombia holidays to my calendar?
Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Colombia's holidays and keeps them up to date, so they show up in your shared calendar on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.