Colombia Public Holidays (2025–2028)
Colombia has 19 paid national holidays (festivos) in 2026, and every single one of them falls on a weekday: Ley 51 de 1983 — the Ley Emiliani — pulls ten festivals onto the Monday after them, so 2026 delivers twelve Monday breaks and no lost dates. The list grows from eighteen to nineteen this year, because Ley 2578 of 1 June 2026 makes 9 July, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá, a national festivo, enjoyed on Monday 13 July. Two consecutive Mondays in July (13 and 20) plus Maundy Thursday and Good Friday ahead of Easter give the year its two standout runs.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 202716 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar13 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleMinisterio del Trabajo & Congreso de la República (Ley 51 de 1983 «Ley Emiliani»; Ley 2578 de 2026, art. 6)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Colombia.
Colombia Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Colombia.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Colombia Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFColombia Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Colombia (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Colombia?" with next upcoming closures.
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Official sources & data
- Ley 51 de 1983 — «Por la cual se traslada el descanso remunerado de algunos días festivos» (Gestor Normativo)Visit sourceDepartamento Administrativo de la Función Pública (Función Pública, Colombia)
- Nager.Date public-holiday dataset — Colombia (dates cross-checked for 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028)Visit sourceNager.Date (open-source public holiday dataset)
- Ley 2578 del 1 de junio de 2026 — art. 6 declara el Día de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá (9 de julio) festivo nacionalVisit sourceSecretaría Jurídico Documental de la Presidencia de la República (DAPRE)
- «Es Ley: el Día de la Raza será el Día de la Diversidad Étnica y Cultural de la Nación Colombiana» (12-12-2023)Visit sourceMinisterio de las Culturas, las Artes y los Saberes de Colombia
Frequently Asked Questions About Colombia Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Colombia each year?
Colombia gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Colombia?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Colombia holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Colombia officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Colombia?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.