Colombia public holidays 2021

January

• New Year's Day Public holiday

  January 1, 2021 · Friday

  Marks the official start of the year and is a nationwide public holiday.

• Epiphany Observance

  January 6, 2021 · Wednesday

  Traditional Epiphany observance; in Colombia it is commonly observed on Monday.

• Epiphany Public holiday

  January 11, 2021 · Monday

  Traditional Epiphany observance; in Colombia it is commonly observed on Monday.

February

March

• Women's Day Observance

  March 8, 2021 · Monday

  International observance on March 8.

• Saint Joseph's Day Observance

  March 19, 2021 · Friday

  Religious and civic holiday commonly moved to Monday under Ley Emiliani.

• Saint Joseph's Day Public holiday

  March 22, 2021 · Monday

  Religious and civic holiday commonly moved to Monday under Ley Emiliani.

• Palm Sunday Observance

  March 28, 2021 · Sunday

  Opening day of Holy Week in Christian tradition.

April

• Maundy Thursday Public holiday

  April 1, 2021 · Thursday

  One of Colombia’s main Holy Week public holidays.

• Good Friday Public holiday

  April 2, 2021 · Friday

  Holy Week public holiday with major operational and travel impact.

• Easter Sunday Observance

  April 4, 2021 · Sunday

  Holy Week closing day in the liturgical calendar.

• Language Day Observance

  April 23, 2021 · Friday

  Cultural observance focused on language and literature.

• Children's Day Observance

  April 24, 2021 · Saturday

  Commemorative date dedicated to children.

• Secretaries' Day Observance

  April 26, 2021 · Monday

  Professional observance recognizing administrative staff.

• Day of Trees Observance

  April 29, 2021 · Thursday

  Environmental observance promoting conservation.

May

• Labor Day / May Day Public holiday

  May 1, 2021 · Saturday

  National holiday on May 1 recognizing workers and labor rights.

• Mother’s Day Observance

  May 9, 2021 · Sunday

  Widely celebrated family date in May.

• Teacher's Day Observance

  May 15, 2021 · Saturday

  Observance recognizing teachers.

• Ascension Day Public holiday

  May 17, 2021 · Monday

  Religious solemnity usually observed on Monday in Colombia.

June

• Corpus Christi Observance

  June 3, 2021 · Thursday

  Religious feast commonly moved to Monday for an extended break.

• Corpus Christi Holiday Public holiday

  June 7, 2021 · Monday

  Religious feast commonly moved to Monday for an extended break.

• Sacred Heart Public holiday

  June 14, 2021 · Monday

  Movable religious holiday, usually observed on Monday.

• Father’s Day Observance

  June 20, 2021 · Sunday

  June family observance.

• Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Observance

  June 29, 2021 · Tuesday

  Religious celebration shifted to Monday under Ley Emiliani.

July

• Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Holiday Public holiday

  July 5, 2021 · Monday

  Religious celebration shifted to Monday under Ley Emiliani.

• Independence Day Public holiday

  July 20, 2021 · Tuesday

  National holiday on July 20 with major civic importance.

August

• Battle of Boyacá Day Public holiday

  August 7, 2021 · Saturday

  National holiday on August 7 commemorating a key independence battle.

• Assumption of Mary Observance

  August 15, 2021 · Sunday

  Religious observance traditionally observed on Monday.

• Assumption of Mary Holiday Public holiday

  August 16, 2021 · Monday

  Religious observance traditionally observed on Monday.

September

• Valentine's Day Observance

  September 18, 2021 · Saturday

  September cultural observance focused on relationships and friendship.

October

• Columbus Day Observance

  October 12, 2021 · Tuesday

  October civic observance, commonly moved to Monday.

• Columbus Day Holiday Public holiday

  October 18, 2021 · Monday

  October civic observance, commonly moved to Monday.

• Halloween Observance

  October 31, 2021 · Sunday

  October cultural observance with family and retail relevance.

November

• All Saints' Day Holiday Public holiday

  November 1, 2021 · Monday

  November religious observance usually observed on Monday.

• Independence of Cartagena Observance

  November 11, 2021 · Thursday

  November civic holiday usually observed on Monday.

• Colombian Women's Day Observance

  November 14, 2021 · Sunday

  Date recognizing women’s historical and social role in Colombia.

• Independence of Cartagena Public holiday

  November 15, 2021 · Monday

  November civic holiday usually observed on Monday.

December

• Eve of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Observance

  December 7, 2021 · Tuesday

  Cultural celebration marking the start of Colombia’s Christmas season.

• Feast of the Immaculate Conception Public holiday

  December 8, 2021 · Wednesday

  Fixed religious public holiday on December 8.

• Christmas Eve Observance

  December 24, 2021 · Friday

  Christmas Eve observance with strong social relevance.

• Christmas Day Public holiday

  December 25, 2021 · Saturday

  Nationwide public holiday on December 25.

• New Year's Eve Observance

  December 31, 2021 · Friday

  Traditional year-end observance.