Back to country calendar
Public Holiday Nationwide

Assumption Day (observed)

Monday, August 17, 2026
August 2026
›
2627282930311
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
303112345
Holiday selected

🏪 What's open

  • Banks Mostly closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Reduced
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block
SAT 15 Weekend
SUN 16 Weekend
MON 17 Holiday

3-day weekend (August 15 – August 17)

📣 Traveler notes

Colombia, located in the northwest corner of South America, is geographically diverse, featuring mountains, Amazon jungle, and extensive Caribbean and Pacific coastlines. The culture and ethnic groups are highly diverse.

  • While many are Catholic, younger generations often hold relaxed views on social issues.
  • The national discussion regarding race and ethnicity is generally integrated, and blending is common in daily life.
  • The term 'gringo' for foreigners is usually not intended to be offensive.
  • Major cities, such as Bogotá, have visible LGBT communities and nightlife in specific districts (e.g., Chapinero).
  • Same-sex marriage has been legal in Colombia since April 2016.

About this holiday

The provided content does not contain specific details regarding Assumption Day (observed) in Colombia. It only notes that Colombia has 18 public holidays, plus Palm and Easter Sunday, and that Barranquilla has two extra holidays for Carnival.