Public Holidays
Colombia has 18 public holidays in a year ranking it #4 in terms of countries with the most days off. There are so many holidays that most Colombians don't even know what most holidays are for.
Anytime you need to get a list of public holidays in Colombia you can check here or on the Time & Date website. We have summarized the Colombian public holidays for 2023 and 2024.
Colombian Holidays 2023
01 January - New Years Day
09 January - Epiphany
20 March - Saint Joseph's Day
06 April - Maundy Thursday
07 April - Good Friday
01 May - Labor Day / May Day
22 May - Ascension Day
12 June - Corpus Christi
19 June - Sacred Heart
03 July - Feast of Saint Peter & Saint Paul
20 July - Independence Day
07 August - Battle of Boyacá Day
21 August - Assumption of Mary
16 October - Columbus Day
06 November - All Saints' Day
13 November - Independence of Cartagena
08 December - Feast of the Immaculate Conception
25 December - Christmas Day
Colombian Holidays 2024
01 January - New Years Day
08 January - Epiphany
25 March - Saint Joseph's Day
28 April - Maundy Thursday
29 April - Good Friday
01 May - Labor Day / May Day
13 May - Ascension Day
03 June - Corpus Christi
10 July - Sacred Heart
01 July - Feast of Saint Peter & Saint Paul
20 July - Independence Day
07 August - Battle of Boyacá Day
19 August - Assumption of Mary
14 October - Columbus Day
04 November - All Saints' Day
11 November - Independence of Cartagena
08 December - Feast of the Immaculate Conception
25 December - Christmas Day
Colombian Holidays Explained
Epiphany (Epifanía) - This holiday commemorates the visit of the three wise men, also known as the Magi, to the baby Jesus. It is typically celebrated on January 6th.
St. Joseph's Day (Día de San José) - This holiday is celebrated in honor of St. Joseph, the husband of the Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus. It is typically celebrated on March 19th.
Ascension Day (Ascensión de Jesús) - This holiday commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven, as described in the Christian Bible. The date of this holiday varies from year to year.
Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi) - This holiday celebrates the body and blood of Jesus Christ, as well as the Eucharist. The date of this holiday varies from year to year.
Sacred Heart (Corazón de Jesús) - This holiday is celebrated in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which is a symbol of Jesus' love for humanity. The date of this holiday varies from year to year.
Feast of St. Peter & St. Paul (Día de San Pedro y San Pablo) - This holiday is celebrated in honor of St. Peter and St. Paul, two of the most important saints in the Christian faith. It is typically celebrated on June 29th.
Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) - This holiday commemorates the declaration of independence of the Republic of Colombia from Spanish rule. It is celebrated on July 20th.
Battle of Boyacá Day (Día de la Batalla de Boyacá) - This holiday commemorates the Battle of Boyacá, which was fought on August 7, 1819 and resulted in a decisive victory for the forces of independence. It is celebrated on August 7th.
Assumption of Mary (Asunción de la Virgen) - This holiday celebrates the assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, into heaven. It is celebrated on August 15th.
Columbus Day (Día de la Raza) - This holiday commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas in 1492. It is celebrated on October 12th.
All Saints' Day (Todos los Santos) - This holiday is celebrated in honor of all the saints of the Christian faith. It is celebrated on November 1st.
Independence of Cartagena (Independencia de Cartagena) - This holiday commemorates the declaration of independence of Cartagena, a city located in the Caribbean region of Colombia, from Spanish rule. It is celebrated on November 11th.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) - This holiday celebrates the belief that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin. It is celebrated on December 8th.
