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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Assumption Day (observed)
Monday, August 16, 2027
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🏪 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
14
Weekend
SUN
15
Weekend
MON
16
Holiday
3-day weekend (August 14 – August 16)
📣 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.