Thursday · Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
Public
7
Aug
Battle of Boyacá
Monday · Batalla de Boyacá
Public
21
Aug
Assumption of Mary
Monday · La Asunción
Public
16
Oct
Columbus Day
Monday · Día de la Raza
Public
6
Nov
All Saints’ Day
Monday · Dia de los Santos
Public
13
Nov
Independence of Cartagena
Monday · Independencia de Cartagena
Public
8
Dec
Immaculate Conception
Friday · La Inmaculada Concepción
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Monday · Navidad
Public
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 2028, Colombia has 18 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is January, with 2. 2 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 15 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Epiphany (January 10) to Saint Joseph's Day (March 20): 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 2028
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Epiphany
January 10 · Monday
Saint Joseph's Day
March 20 · Monday
Good Friday
April 14 · Friday
Labour Day
May 1 · Monday
Ascension Day
May 29 · Monday
Corpus Christi
June 19 · Monday
Sacred Heart
June 26 · Monday
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
July 3 · Monday
Battle of Boyacá
August 7 · Monday
Assumption of Mary
August 21 · Monday
Columbus Day
October 16 · Monday
All Saints’ Day
November 6 · Monday
Independence of Cartagena
November 13 · Monday
Immaculate Conception
December 8 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Colombia have in 2028?+
Colombia has 18 official public holidays in 2028, with January being the busiest month (2).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Colombia?+
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Colombia in 2028?+
15 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Colombia?+
1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day (January 1).
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".