Colombia’s vibrant culture comes alive during its national holidays in 2025. These days reflect the country’s rich traditions and deep-rooted values, offering Colombians and visitors alike a chance to celebrate, reflect, and unwind. In 2025, Colombia has 18 official public holidays. This total includes 12 Catholic holidays and 6 civic holidays. Additionally, Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday are observed, though they are not official public holidays. The city of Barranquilla observes two extra holidays for Carnival Monday and Tuesday.
January:
- January 1: New Year’s Day
- January 6: Epiphany / Three Kings Day (observed on the closest Monday)
March/April:
- March 24: Saint Joseph’s Day
- April 3 & 4: Carnival Monday & Tuesday (observed only in Barranquilla)
- April 13 to 19: Holy Week (Semana Santa)
- April 17: Maundy Thursday
- April 18: Good Friday
May:
- May 1: Labor Day
June:
- June 2: Ascension Day
- June 23: Corpus Christi
- June 30: Sacred Heart
July:
- July 20: Independence Day
August:
- August 7: Battle of Boyacá Day
- August 18: Assumption of Mary (observed on the closest Monday)
October:
- October 13: Day of the Races (DÃa de la Raza, observed on the closest Monday)
November:
- November 3: All Saints’ Day (observed on the closest Monday)
- November 17: Cartagena Independence Day (observed on the closest Monday)
December:
- December 8: Immaculate Conception
- December 25: Christmas Day
Colombia’s holidays provide meaningful moments throughout the year, blending spiritual devotion, cultural pride, and opportunities for relaxation. To subscribe to an online Colombian calendar, click here.
