Colombia Public Holidays 2026
Colombia observes 19 public holidays in 2026. 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 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 12 | Monday | Epiphany | Public |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Saint Joseph | Public |
| Mar 29 | Sunday | Palm Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 18 | Monday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jun 8 | Monday | Corpus Christi | Public |
| Jun 15 | Monday | Sacred Heart | Public |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Saints Peter and Paul | Public |
| Jul 13 | Monday | Virgin of Chiquinquirá | Public |
| Jul 20 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 7 | Friday | Battle of Boyacá | Public |
| Aug 17 | Monday | Assumption | Public |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Columbus Day | Public |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 16 | Monday | Independence of Cartagena | Public |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | 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 2026?
- Colombia has 19 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Colombia?
- The next public holiday in Colombia is Independence Day on July 20, 2026.
- 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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