Colombia Public Holidays 2027
Planning dates for Colombia in 2027. Check the data status for coverage, pending announcements and regional differences. Download the dates listed below as ICS.
Colombia Public Holidays 2027 — Full List
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Fixed date |
| Jan 11 | Monday | Epiphany | Moved to nearest Mon (Jan 6 → Jan 11) |
| Mar 22 | Monday | St. Joseph's Day | Moved to nearest Mon (Mar 19 → Mar 22) |
| Mar 25 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Holy Week — fixed to calendar |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Holy Week — fixed to calendar |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Fixed date |
| May 10 | Monday | Ascension Day | Mon after 39 days post-Easter (Apr 4 + 39 = May 13 → moved Mon May 10) |
| May 31 | Monday | Corpus Christi | Mon after 60 days post-Easter (Jun 3 → moved Mon May 31) |
| Jun 7 | Monday | Sacred Heart | Mon after 68 days post-Easter (Jun 11 → moved Mon Jun 7) |
| Jul 5 | Monday | Sts. Peter and Paul | Moved to nearest Mon (Jun 29 → Jul 5) |
| Jul 20 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Fixed date — National Day |
| Aug 7 | Saturday | Battle of Boyacá | Fixed date — National Day |
| Aug 16 | Monday | Assumption of Mary | Moved to nearest Mon (Aug 15 → Aug 16) |
| Oct 18 | Monday | Columbus Day | Moved to nearest Mon (Oct 12 → Oct 18) |
| Nov 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Already falls on Monday |
| Nov 15 | Monday | Independence of Cartagena | Moved to nearest Mon (Nov 11 → Nov 15) |
| Dec 8 | Wednesday | Immaculate Conception | Fixed date |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Fixed date |
Dates follow Law 51 of 1983 (Ley Emiliani), which transfers specified religious and civic holidays to Monday. Last verified: 2026-10-03.
About Colombia Public Holidays
Colombia observes 18 public holidays per year, governed primarily by Law 51 of 1983 (commonly known as the Ley Emiliani). This legislation introduced a distinctive system: most religious and civic holidays that are not pegged to a specific fixed date are transferred to the nearest Monday, creating long weekends known locally as puentes festivos. This approach promotes domestic tourism and gives workers more predictable extended breaks throughout the year. Fixed-date holidays — including New Year's Day, Labour Day, Independence Day, Battle of Boyacá, Immaculate Conception, and Christmas — are always observed on their exact calendar date regardless of the day of the week.
The three emiliani holidays tied to Easter — Ascension, Corpus Christi, and Sacred Heart — are calculated from Easter Sunday (March 28 in 2027) and observed on Monday. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday remain on March 25–26. All Saints' Day itself falls on Monday, November 1, so no transfer is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This page lists 18 distinct dates for 2027. The current page has been reviewed for date/table/download consistency. A complete primary-source check of the 2027 calendar has not been completed; regional coverage, transfers and extra closures require confirmation.
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Colombia's Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) falls on Tuesday, July 20, 2027. Because it falls on a weekday it is observed on that fixed date — July 20 is one of the holidays that is not moved to Monday under Colombian law.
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The status widget at the top of this page automatically detects today's date using America/Bogota timezone and checks only the 2027 dates listed on this page; it cannot determine holiday status for a different year.
Long weekends in 2027
Calculated from the holidays listed on this page and a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Regional schedules and employer rules may differ.
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