Good to know: Colombia has 19 paid holidays and most move to the next Monday by law. The new Our Lady of Chiquinquirá holiday (2026) faces a Constitutional Court challenge, so its 2027 date could still be cancelled.
"Day off" means a day off by law for private-sector workers. "Optional" means widely observed, but the law does not require private employers to close. The US column shows whether US federal offices are off that day too.
Colombia holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's DayAño Nuevo | Day off | Off too |
| Mon, Jan 12 | EpiphanyDía de los Reyes Magos | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Mar 23 | Saint Joseph's DayDía de San José | Day off | Works |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Holy ThursdayJueves Santo | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good FridayViernes Santo | Day off | Works |
| Fri, May 1 | Labor DayDía del Trabajo | Day off | Works |
| Mon, May 18 | Ascension DayAscensión del Señor | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Jun 8 | Corpus Christi | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Jun 15 | Sacred HeartSagrado Corazón | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Jun 29 | Saint Peter and Saint PaulSan Pedro y San Pablo | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Jul 13 | Our Lady of Chiquinquirá DayDía de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Jul 20 | Independence DayDía de la Independencia | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Battle of BoyacáBatalla de Boyacá | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Aug 17 | Assumption of MaryLa Asunción de la Virgen | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Day of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity (Columbus Day)Día de la Diversidad Étnica y Cultural | Day off | Off too |
| Mon, Nov 2 | All Saints' DayDía de Todos los Santos | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Nov 16 | Independence of CartagenaIndependencia de Cartagena | Day off | Works |
| Tue, Dec 8 | Immaculate ConceptionInmaculada Concepción | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas DayNavidad | Day off | Off too |
Colombia holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | New Year's DayAño Nuevo | Day off | Off too |
| Mon, Jan 11 | EpiphanyDía de los Reyes Magos | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Mar 22 | Saint Joseph's DayDía de San José | Day off | Works |
| Thu, Mar 25 | Holy ThursdayJueves Santo | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Good FridayViernes Santo | Day off | Works |
| Sat, May 1 | Labor DayDía del Trabajo | Day off | Weekend |
| Mon, May 10 | Ascension DayAscensión del Señor | Day off | Works |
| Mon, May 31 | Corpus Christi | Day off | Off too |
| Mon, Jun 7 | Sacred HeartSagrado Corazón | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Jul 5 | Saint Peter and Saint PaulSan Pedro y San Pablo | Day off | Off too |
| Mon, Jul 12 * | Our Lady of Chiquinquirá DayDía de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá | Day off | Works |
| Tue, Jul 20 | Independence DayDía de la Independencia | Day off | Works |
| Sat, Aug 7 | Battle of BoyacáBatalla de Boyacá | Day off | Weekend |
| Mon, Aug 16 | Assumption of MaryLa Asunción de la Virgen | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Oct 18 | Day of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity (Columbus Day)Día de la Diversidad Étnica y Cultural | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Nov 1 | All Saints' DayDía de Todos los Santos | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Nov 15 | Independence of CartagenaIndependencia de Cartagena | Day off | Works |
| Wed, Dec 8 | Immaculate ConceptionInmaculada Concepción | Day off | Works |
| Sat, Dec 25 | Christmas DayNavidad | Day off | Weekend |
* The official calendar for this year is not out yet. We update the date when it is.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Colombia have in 2026?
Colombia has 19 national holidays in 2026 that are days off by law. 19 of them fall Monday to Friday.
Which Colombia holidays fall on US workdays in 2026?
16: Epiphany (Mon, Jan 12), Saint Joseph's Day (Mon, Mar 23), Holy Thursday (Thu, Apr 2), Good Friday (Fri, Apr 3), Labor Day (Fri, May 1), Ascension Day (Mon, May 18), Corpus Christi (Mon, Jun 8), Sacred Heart (Mon, Jun 15), Saint Peter and Saint Paul (Mon, Jun 29), Our Lady of Chiquinquirá Day (Mon, Jul 13), Independence Day (Mon, Jul 20), Battle of Boyacá (Fri, Aug 7), Assumption of Mary (Mon, Aug 17), All Saints' Day (Mon, Nov 2), Independence of Cartagena (Mon, Nov 16) and Immaculate Conception (Tue, Dec 8). Your team in Colombia is off on these days while US federal offices work.
How many public holidays does Colombia have in 2027?
Colombia has 19 national holidays in 2027 that are days off by law. 16 of them fall Monday to Friday.
Which Colombia holidays fall on US workdays in 2027?
13: Epiphany (Mon, Jan 11), Saint Joseph's Day (Mon, Mar 22), Holy Thursday (Thu, Mar 25), Good Friday (Fri, Mar 26), Ascension Day (Mon, May 10), Sacred Heart (Mon, Jun 7), Our Lady of Chiquinquirá Day (Mon, Jul 12), Independence Day (Tue, Jul 20), Assumption of Mary (Mon, Aug 16), Day of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity (Mon, Oct 18), All Saints' Day (Mon, Nov 1), Independence of Cartagena (Mon, Nov 15) and Immaculate Conception (Wed, Dec 8). Your team in Colombia is off on these days while US federal offices work.
General information, not legal advice. Check with local counsel or your payroll provider.
Sources: Ley 51 de 1983 (Ley Emiliani), Función Pública · Ministerio del Interior: Ley 2578 de 2026 creates July 9 holiday, observed Monday July 13 in 2026 · Infobae: lawsuit against Ley 2578 at the Constitutional Court · US OPM federal holidays. Checked October 8, 2026.