Monday · Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
in 10dPublic
7
Aug
Battle of Boyacá
Friday · Batalla de Boyacá
in 28dPublic
17
Aug
Assumption of Mary
Monday · La Asunción
in 38dPublic
12
Oct
Columbus Day
Monday · Día de la Raza
in 94dPublic
2
Nov
All Saints’ Day
Monday · Dia de los Santos
in 115dPublic
16
Nov
Independence of Cartagena
Monday · Independencia de Cartagena
in 129dPublic
8
Dec
Immaculate Conception
Tuesday · La Inmaculada Concepción
in 151dPublic
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday · Navidad
in 168dPublic
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Colombia
Colombia has one of the highest holiday counts in the world, and many move to Monday under the "Ley Emiliani" to create long weekends. That is why several religious or commemorative dates always end up on a Monday.
In 2026, Colombia has 19 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is June, with 3. 2 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 16 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. No holiday falls on a weekend, so none are "lost".
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Epiphany (January 12) to Saint Joseph's Day (March 23): 70 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Christmas Day (December 25).
Long weekends in 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Epiphany
January 12 · Monday
Saint Joseph's Day
March 23 · Monday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
Labour Day
May 1 · Friday
Ascension Day
May 18 · Monday
Corpus Christi
June 8 · Monday
Sacred Heart
June 15 · Monday
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
June 29 · Monday
Our Lady of Chiquinquirá Day
July 13 · Monday
Declaration of Independence
July 20 · Monday
Battle of Boyacá
August 7 · Friday
Assumption of Mary
August 17 · Monday
Columbus Day
October 12 · Monday
All Saints’ Day
November 2 · Monday
Independence of Cartagena
November 16 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Colombia have in 2026?+
Colombia has 19 official public holidays in 2026, with June being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Colombia?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Colombia in 2026?+
16 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
What is the Ley Emiliani?+
It is the law that shifts several Colombian holidays to the following Monday to create long weekends, popularly known as "puentes".