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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