18 official public holidays in 2025, with 16 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
Día de los Reyes Magos
Monday, January 6
From Saturday, January 4 to Monday, January 6
Día de San José
Monday, March 24
From Saturday, March 22 to Monday, March 24
Jueves Santo
Thursday, April 17
From Thursday, April 17 to Sunday, April 20 · 1 day of leave
Viernes Santo
Friday, April 18
From Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
Primero de Mayo
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
Ascensión del señor
Monday, June 2
From Saturday, May 31 to Monday, June 2
Corpus Christi
Monday, June 23
From Saturday, June 21 to Monday, June 23
San Pedro y San Pablo
Monday, June 30
From Saturday, June 28 to Monday, June 30
Sagrado Corazón
Monday, June 30
From Saturday, June 28 to Monday, June 30
Batalla de Boyacá
Thursday, August 7
From Thursday, August 7 to Sunday, August 10 · 1 day of leave
La Asunción
Monday, August 18
From Saturday, August 16 to Monday, August 18
Día de la Raza
Monday, October 13
From Saturday, October 11 to Monday, October 13
Dia de los Santos
Monday, November 3
From Saturday, November 1 to Monday, November 3
Independencia de Cartagena
Monday, November 17
From Saturday, November 15 to Monday, November 17
La Inmaculada Concepción
Monday, December 8
From Saturday, December 6 to Monday, December 8
Navidad
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.