New Year's Day
Jan 1 – 4
4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3·
Sun4·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Long weekends
Long Weekends in Buenaventura, Colombia 2026
15Long weekends
2Bridge days
53Total days off
2Vacation days to take
Take 2 vacation days this year and enjoy 53 days off in total.
Epiphany
Jan 10 – 12
3days off
Sat10·
Sun11·
Mon12★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Saint Josephs Day
Mar 21 – 23
3days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Good Friday
Apr 3 – 5
3days off
Fri3★
Sat4·
Sun5·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Labour Day
May 1 – 3
3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Ascension Day
May 16 – 18
3days off
Sat16·
Sun17·
Mon18★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Corpus Christi
Jun 6 – 8
3days off
Sat6·
Sun7·
Mon8★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Sacred Heart
Jun 13 – 15
3days off
Sat13·
Sun14·
Mon15★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Saints Peter and Paul
Jun 27 – 29
3days off
Sat27·
Sun28·
Mon29★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Colombian Independence Day
Jul 18 – 20
3days off
Sat18·
Sun19·
Mon20★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Battle of Boyaca
Aug 7 – 9
3days off
Fri7★
Sat8·
Sun9·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Assumption of Mary
Aug 15 – 17
3days off
Sat15·
Sun16·
Mon17★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Columbus Day
Oct 10 – 12
3days off
Sat10·
Sun11·
Mon12★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
All Saints Day
Oct 31 – Nov 2
3days off
Sat31·
Sun1·
Mon2★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Independence of Cartagena
Nov 14 – 16
3days off
Sat14·
Sun15·
Mon16★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Immaculate Conception
Dec 5 – 8
4days off
Sat5·
Sun6·
Mon7↓ off
Tue8★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Christmas Day
Dec 25 – 27
3days off
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a long weekend in Colombia?
A long weekend in Colombia occurs when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking that one day off creates a stretch of 4 or more consecutive days off. For example, if a holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
How many long weekend opportunities are there in Colombia in 2026?
In 2026, Colombia has 17 vacation extension opportunities — a combination of natural long weekends and bridge days.
When are the best long weekends to travel in Colombia in 2026?
The best long weekends for travel in Colombia depend on the season and your destination. Spring and autumn bridge days often offer the best mix of good weather and fewer crowds.