Public Holidays in Colombia 2026
19 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Colombia has one of Latin America's denser national holiday calendars. A distinctive feature is the Emiliani Law, which moves several religious and historical holidays to the following Monday.
Colombia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 12 | Monday | Epiphany holiday |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Saint Joseph's Day holiday |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 18 | Monday | Ascension holiday |
| Jun 8 | Monday | Corpus Christi holiday |
| Jun 15 | Monday | Sacred Heart holiday |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Saints Peter and Paul holiday |
| Jul 9 | Thursday | Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá |
| Jul 20 | Monday | Independence Day |
| Aug 7 | Friday | Battle of Boyacá |
| Aug 17 | Monday | Assumption holiday |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Columbus Day holiday |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Saints' Day holiday |
| Nov 16 | Monday | Independence of Cartagena holiday |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Holiday transfers follow current Colombian law. One-off election or emergency non-working days are not included.
Monday Transfers and the New July 9 Holiday 2026
Many Colombian holidays are observed on Monday even when their traditional feast date falls midweek. In June 2026, Law 2578 added 9 July as a new national holiday honoring Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá.
Holiday Rules in Colombia
Article 177 of the Labour Code and the Emiliani Law move specified holidays to the following Monday. Fixed holidays such as Independence Day on 20 July, the Battle of Boyacá on 7 August and Christmas remain on their calendar dates.
Colombia Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Several holidays shift to Monday by law.
- 9 July became a national holiday in 2026.
- Independence Day remains fixed on 20 July.
- Colombia stays on UTC−5 year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do many Colombian holidays fall on Monday?
The Emiliani Law transfers specified holidays to the following Monday.
What changed in 2026?
Law 2578 made 9 July a national holiday in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá.
Is Independence Day moved to Monday?
No. Independence Day on 20 July remains a fixed-date holiday.
How many national holidays are listed here?
This calendar lists 19 national holiday dates for both 2026 and 2027 under the current framework.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official statutory holiday list and Monday-transfer rules under Colombian labour law.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.