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Colombia Public Holidays 2026

There are 18 public holidays in Colombia in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

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Public holidays in 2026

The 18 public holidays Colombia marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
12 January 2026MondayEpiphanyEpiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men's visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus' baptism.
23 March 2026MondaySaint Joseph's DaySaint Joseph's Day is a national holiday in Colombia
2 April 2026ThursdayMaundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
3 April 2026FridayGood FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
1 May 2026FridayLabor DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
18 May 2026MondayAscension DayAscension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
8 June 2026MondayCorpus Christi HolidayCorpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
15 June 2026MondaySacred HeartSacred Heart is a national holiday in Colombia
29 June 2026MondayFeast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul HolidayFeast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Holiday is a national holiday in Colombia
20 July 2026MondayIndependence DayIndependence Day is a national holiday in Colombia
7 August 2026FridayBattle of Boyacá DayBattle of Boyacá Day is a national holiday in Colombia
17 August 2026MondayAssumption of Mary HolidayThe Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
12 October 2026MondayColumbus Day HolidayColumbus Day Holiday is a national holiday in Colombia
2 November 2026MondayAll Saints' Day HolidayAll Saints' Day Holiday is a national holiday in Colombia
16 November 2026MondayIndependence of CartagenaIndependence of Cartagena is a national holiday in Colombia
8 December 2026TuesdayFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionThe Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

Religious holidays in 2026

Religious dates many households in Colombia mark, whether or not they are days off.

DateDayHoliday
29 March 2026SundayPalm SundayPalm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week.
5 April 2026SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.

Beyond the public and religious holidays above, Colombia also has many observances, seasonal markers and regional dates. OneHaus tracks the full set and keeps them current in your shared home calendar, so you never have to chase them down. Start free.

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Other years

See the Colombia holidays hub for every year.

Holidays in other countries

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Colombia in 2026?

There are 18 public holidays in Colombia in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

When is the next holiday in Colombia?

The next holiday in Colombia is Independence Day on 20 July 2026 (Monday).

Can I add Colombia 2026 holidays to my calendar?

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