Colombia Public Holidays 2025: Guide for Hong Kong Travelers
Colombia Public Holidays 2025: Planning a Colombian adventure from Hong Kong? Discover Colombia’s 2025 public holidays and festivals. Perfect for scheduling your Latin American journey and Spanish immersion experience!
Official Public Holidays (Festivos)
📅January
• January 1 (Wednesday) – New Year’s Day (Año Nuevo)
• January 6 (Monday) – Epiphany (Día de Reyes)
📅March/April
• March 24 (Monday) – St. Joseph’s Day (Día de San José)
• April 17 (Thursday) – Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo)
• April 18 (Friday) – Good Friday (Viernes Santo)
📅May/June
• May 1 (Thursday) – Labor Day (Día del Trabajo)
• June 2 (Monday) – Ascension Day (Ascensión del Señor)
• June 23 (Monday) – Corpus Christi
• June 30 (Monday) – St. Peter and St. Paul’s Day (San Pedro y San Pablo)
• June 30 (Monday) – Sacred Heart Day (Sagrado Corazón)
📅July/August
• July 20 (Sunday) – Independence Day (Día de la Independencia)
• August 7 (Thursday) – Battle of Boyacá Day (Batalla de Boyacá)
• August 18 (Monday) – Assumption Day (Asunción de la Virgen)
📅October/November
• October 13 (Monday) – Columbus Day (Día de la Raza)
• November 3 (Monday) – All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos)
• November 17 (Monday) – Independence of Cartagena (Independencia de Cartagena)
📅December
• December 8 (Monday) – Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción)
• December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas Day (Navidad)
Important Travel Tips:
• Many holidays follow the “festivo” system, celebrated on Mondays
• Holy Week (Semana Santa) is a major holiday period
• Banks and government offices close on all public holidays
• Shopping centers and tourist attractions usually remain open
• Coastal cities may have additional local celebrations
Key Holiday Periods:
• Easter Week (Semana Santa): April 13-20
• Independence Week: July 20-26
• Year-end festivities: December 24-31
Cultural Notes for Hong Kong Travelers:
• Expect lively celebrations during national holidays
• Book accommodations early for major festivals
• Many businesses operate reduced hours during holidays
• Regional festivals offer unique cultural experiences
• Consider the weather when planning your visit
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