Colombia Public Holidays 2027
Colombia observes 19 public holidays in 2027. 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 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 11 | Monday | Epiphany | Public |
| Mar 21 | Sunday | Palm Sunday | Observance |
| Mar 22 | Monday | Saint Joseph | Public |
| Mar 25 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 10 | Monday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 31 | Monday | Corpus Christi | Public |
| Jun 7 | Monday | Sacred Heart | Public |
| Jul 5 | Monday | Saints Peter and Paul | Public |
| Jul 12 | Monday | Virgin of Chiquinquirá | Public |
| Jul 20 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 7 | Saturday | Battle of Boyacá | Public |
| Aug 16 | Monday | Assumption | Public |
| Oct 18 | Monday | Columbus Day | Public |
| Nov 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 15 | Monday | Independence of Cartagena | Public |
| Dec 8 | Wednesday | Immaculate Conception | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | 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 2027?
- Colombia has 19 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Colombia?
- The next public holiday in Colombia is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
- 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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