Colombia Public Holidays 2025
Colombia observes 18 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Monday | Epiphany | Public |
| Mar 24 | Monday | Saint Joseph | Public |
| Apr 13 | Sunday | Palm Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 17 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public |
| Jun 2 | Monday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jun 23 | Monday | Corpus Christi | Public |
| Jun 30 | Monday | Sacred Heart | Public |
| Jun 30 | Monday | Saints Peter and Paul | Public |
| Jul 20 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 7 | Thursday | Battle of Boyacá | Public |
| Aug 18 | Monday | Assumption | Public |
| Oct 13 | Monday | Columbus Day | Public |
| Nov 3 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 17 | Monday | Independence of Cartagena | Public |
| Dec 8 | Monday | Immaculate Conception | Public |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026
About public holidays in Colombia
Public holidays in Colombia are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Colombia have in 2025?
- Colombia has 18 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Colombia?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Colombia close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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