There are 18 public holidays in Colombia (12 Catholic holidays and 6 Civic holidays), plus Palm and Easter Sunday. The city of Barranquilla has 2 extra holidays, celebrating Monday and Tuesday of Carnival.
| Date | English name | Spanish name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Año Nuevo | blue laws, which prohibit working on that day, apply | |
| January 6[1] | Epiphany | Día de los Reyes Magos | ||
| March 19 | Saint Joseph's Day | Día de San José | ||
| varies | Maundy Thursday | Jueves Santo | Thursday before Easter Sunday, variable dates in March or April. | |
| varies | Good Friday | Viernes Santo | Friday before Easter Sunday, variable dates in March or April. | |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Primero de Mayo | blue laws apply | |
| varies | Ascension Day | Ascensión del señor | 39 days after Easter Sunday | |
| varies | Corpus Christi | 60 days after Easter Sunday | ||
| varies | Sacred Heart | Sagrado Corazón | 68 days after Easter Sunday | |
| June 29 | Saint Peter and Saint Paul | San Pedro y San Pablo | ||
| July 20 | Declaration of Independence of Colombia | Declaración de la Independencia de Colombia | blue laws apply | |
| August 7 | Battle of Boyacá | Batalla de Boyacá | ||
| August 15 | Assumption Day | La Asunción | ||
| October 12 | Columbus Day | Día de la Raza | ||
| November 1 | Día de los Santos | |||
| November 11 | Independence of Cartagena | Independencia de Cartagena | ||
| December 8 | Immaculate Conception | La Inmaculada Concepción | ||
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Navidad | blue laws apply |
The following are considered holidays only in the city of Barranquilla: