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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Declaration of Independence
Thursday, July 20, 2028
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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
4-Day Block
THU
20
Holiday
FRI
21
Bridge Day
SAT
22
Weekend
SUN
23
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on July 21
📣 Traveler notes
Colombia, situated in the northwest corner of South America, boasts diverse geography, including extensive Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, mountainous areas, and Amazon jungle regions.
- Public displays of affection are generally uncommon.
- Colombian nightlife emphasizes dancing as a celebratory activity.
- Cultural acceptance of foreign visitors often permits relaxed interactions.
- Same-sex marriage has been legal since 2016, though anti-LGBT sentiment may occasionally exist.
- Use formal titles (e.g., Señora, Señor) and maintain a polite demeanor with phrases like 'please' and 'thank you.' When discussing sensitive historical topics, exercise tact regarding violence. Additionally, avoid pointing with fingers; using a chin or lips is the preferred gesture.
About this holiday
Colombia's declaration of independence from Spain in 1810 was a pivotal event in South American history, initiating the Colombian War of Independence and contributing to the founding of the Republic of Colombia.