Friday · Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
Public
7
Aug
Battle of Boyacá
Tuesday · Batalla de Boyacá
Public
20
Aug
Assumption of Mary
Monday · La Asunción
Public
15
Oct
Columbus Day
Monday · Día de la Raza
Public
5
Nov
All Saints’ Day
Monday · Dia de los Santos
Public
12
Nov
Independence of Cartagena
Monday · Independencia de Cartagena
Public
8
Dec
Immaculate Conception
Saturday · La Inmaculada Concepción
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Tuesday · 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 2029, Colombia has 18 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is March, with 3. 3 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 13 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 8) to Saint Joseph's Day (March 19): 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 2029
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Epiphany
January 8 · Monday
Saint Joseph's Day
March 19 · Monday
Good Friday
March 30 · Friday
Ascension Day
May 14 · Monday
Corpus Christi
June 4 · Monday
Sacred Heart
June 11 · Monday
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
July 2 · Monday
Declaration of Independence
July 20 · Friday
Assumption of Mary
August 20 · Monday
Columbus Day
October 15 · Monday
All Saints’ Day
November 5 · Monday
Independence of Cartagena
November 12 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Colombia have in 2029?+
Colombia has 18 official public holidays in 2029, with March being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2029 in Colombia?+
The first public holiday of 2029 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Colombia in 2029?+
13 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2029 holidays fall on a weekend in Colombia?+
1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday: Immaculate Conception (December 8).
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".