Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Colombia
Colombia has 17 long weekends in 2026 and 14 in 2027. The longest break is 6 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Wednesday off around Maundy Thursday for a 5-day break.
2026
View all17
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
17
Bridge opps
- 5d
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday
Wed 1 Apr – Sun 5 Apr
Take Wednesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
- 4d
Epiphany
Fri 9 Jan – Mon 12 Jan
Take Friday off
2027
View all14
Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
14
Bridge opps
- 6d
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday
Tue 23 Mar – Sun 28 Mar
Take Tuesday + Wednesday off
- 5d
Saint Joseph's Day
Sat 20 Mar – Wed 24 Mar
Take Tuesday + Wednesday off
- 5d
Immaculate Conception
Sat 4 Dec – Wed 8 Dec
Take Monday + Tuesday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Colombia 2026
All 18 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Colombia 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Colombia 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Colombia 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Colombia have in 2026?
Colombia has 17 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Colombia have in 2027?
Colombia has 14 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Colombia?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Maundy Thursday & Good Friday (Thu 2 Apr – Sun 5 Apr). Take Wednesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 1 day of leave.