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Colombia
CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYS

Colombia Christian Holidays and Religious Public Dates

Colombia’s holiday law expressly recognizes paid feast days of both civil and religious character. The protected Christian subset includes Holy Week dates and Catholic feasts whose observed weekday may be governed by statutory transfer rules.

Colombia Christian Holidays 2026

Only dates mapped to this specific holiday classification are shown.

EpiphanyMonday, January 12, 2026
Confirmed

Country context

Law 51 of 1983 identifies religious feast days and provides the legal framework commonly associated with Monday observance for specified dates. This makes the relationship between Catholic tradition and the employment calendar unusually explicit.

Coverage and entitlement

The tables show the protected Christian mapping, not every Catholic devotion or local patronal celebration. Legal holiday status and the actual observed date must follow current Colombian law and official calendars.

Calendar interpretation

Dates in this calendar carry traditions specific to Colombia Christian Holidays. Observance can involve worship, family gatherings, community events and seasonal customs; practices differ among communities and individuals.

Workplace impact

Do not infer universal office closure from religious classification alone. Use the current official calendar, employment law and applicable contract when planning work.

Banking impact

Bank hours, payment cut-offs and settlement schedules can change on official public holidays. Institution notices remain the operational source.

Schools and institutions

School and academic calendars are issued separately and may contain longer breaks or institution-specific observances.

Travel planning

Transport demand and opening hours can change around major festivals. Confirm official dates and operator schedules, especially for lunar or otherwise movable occasions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does every listed religious date close all workplaces?

No. Religious classification and legal holiday entitlement are different questions.

Why can some dates change?

Lunar and movable feasts may depend on calculation, observation or a later official announcement.

Are 2026, 2027 and 2028 shown on separate indexable pages?

No. One canonical evergreen guide provides an internal year selector.

Is this every religious observance in the country?

No. It contains the protected identities approved for this classified calendar.

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