| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2025-01-06 | Epiphany | National |
| 2025-03-24 | Saint Joseph's Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-04-17 | Maundy Thursday | National |
| 2025-04-18 | Good Friday | National |
| 2025-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2025-06-02 | Ascension Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-06-23 | Corpus Christi (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-06-30 | Sacred Heart (observed); Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-07-20 | Independence Day | National |
| 2025-08-07 | Battle of Boyacá | National |
| 2025-08-18 | Assumption Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-10-13 | Columbus Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-11-03 | All Saints' Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-11-17 | Independence of Cartagena (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-12-08 | Immaculate Conception | National |
| 2025-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Colombia have in 2025?
Colombia has 17 public holidays in 2025: 9 national holidays, 8 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2025 to 25 December 2025, and no public holiday falls in February, September. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Colombia's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Colombia 2025
Colombia's public holidays create 11 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 4 - Mon 6 January: Epiphany (3-day weekend, Saturday 4 January to Monday 6 January).
- Sat 22 - Mon 24 March: Saint Joseph's Day (observed) (3-day weekend, Saturday 22 March to Monday 24 March).
- Thu 17 - Sun 20 April: Maundy Thursday (4-day weekend, Thursday 17 April to Sunday 20 April).
- Sat 31 May - Mon 2 June: Ascension Day (observed) (3-day weekend, Saturday 31 May to Monday 2 June).
- Sat 21 - Mon 23 June: Corpus Christi (observed) (3-day weekend, Saturday 21 June to Monday 23 June).
- Sat 28 - Mon 30 June: Sacred Heart (observed); Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day (observed) (3-day weekend, Saturday 28 June to Monday 30 June).
- Sat 16 - Mon 18 August: Assumption Day (observed) (3-day weekend, Saturday 16 August to Monday 18 August).
- Sat 11 - Mon 13 October: Columbus Day (observed) (3-day weekend, Saturday 11 October to Monday 13 October).
- Sat 1 - Mon 3 November: All Saints' Day (observed) (3-day weekend, Saturday 1 November to Monday 3 November).
- Sat 15 - Mon 17 November: Independence of Cartagena (observed) (3-day weekend, Saturday 15 November to Monday 17 November).
- Sat 6 - Mon 8 December: Immaculate Conception (3-day weekend, Saturday 6 December to Monday 8 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Colombia 2025
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 24 March 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Saint Joseph's Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 2 June 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Ascension Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 23 June 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Corpus Christi (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 30 June 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Sacred Heart (observed); Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 18 August 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Assumption Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 13 October 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Columbus Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 3 November 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for All Saints' Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 17 November 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Independence of Cartagena (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across South America for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Colombia: is your date a holiday in 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Colombia in 2025. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2025 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Colombia.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Colombia (2025)
Our Colombia public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Epiphany
Epiphany on 6 January concludes the Twelve Days of Christmas and celebrates the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles, represented by the visit of the Magi. It is a public holiday in much of Europe and Latin America, where in Spanish speaking countries it is associated with the Three Kings and the giving of gifts to children. In churches following the Julian calendar the feast falls later in January.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. It is a public holiday in many countries with Catholic or Orthodox traditions, particularly in Latin America, Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. The name is commonly linked to the ceremonial washing of feet, and to the antiphon mandatum novum, a new commandment. Church services often include the rite of foot washing.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.