Colombia Long Weekends 2026

19 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (16)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Epiphany (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
Weekend Period: Jan 10 - Jan 12

Epiphany (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Saint Joseph's Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Weekend Period: Mar 21 - Mar 23

Saint Joseph's Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Weekend Period: Apr 3 - Apr 5

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

Labor Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Ascension Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Weekend Period: May 16 - May 18

Ascension Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Corpus Christi (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
Weekend Period: Jun 6 - Jun 8

Corpus Christi (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Sacred Heart (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Weekend Period: Jun 13 - Jun 15

Sacred Heart (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 29, 2026
Weekend Period: Jun 27 - Jun 29

Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Day of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
Weekend Period: Jul 11 - Jul 13

Day of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
Weekend Period: Jul 18 - Jul 20

Independence Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Battle of Boyacá

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
Weekend Period: Aug 7 - Aug 9

Battle of Boyacá falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Assumption Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Weekend Period: Aug 15 - Aug 17

Assumption Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Columbus Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
Weekend Period: Oct 10 - Oct 12

Columbus Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

All Saints' Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Weekend Period: Oct 31 - Nov 2

All Saints' Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Independence of Cartagena (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Weekend Period: Nov 14 - Nov 16

Independence of Cartagena (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Christmas Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 25, 2026
Weekend Period: Dec 25 - Dec 27

Christmas Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (3)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

New Year's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 2
Total Break: Jan 1 - Jan 4

Take Friday off to bridge New Year's Day for a 4-day weekend

Maundy Thursday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Apr 3
Total Break: Apr 2 - Apr 5

Take Friday off to bridge Maundy Thursday for a 4-day weekend

Immaculate Conception

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 7
Total Break: Dec 5 - Dec 8

Take Monday off to bridge Immaculate Conception for a 4-day weekend

How to Use This Planner

Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.

Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.