Take note! The month of June is about to start all over the world and many people are ready to enjoy the holidays after the “Ascension Day” celebrations, during which several public establishments remained closed, taking a day off in the middle of the workday. Faced with this situation, many citizens are already consulting when the next holiday will be in Colombiawith the aim of making plans and taking a few days off.
According to the official Colombian calendar, a total of 13 holidays have been designated that will coincide with Mondays. It should be noted that the months of February and September will not have official holidays, being the only ones in the year that do not have them.
Public holidays and holidays of June in Colombia 2023
- Monday June 12: Corpus Christi
- Monday June 19: Sacred heart
What other holidays are in 2023
- Monday July 3: Saint Peter and Saint Paul
- Thursday July 20: Independence Day
- Monday August 7: Boyaca’s battle
- Monday August 21: the assumption of the virgin
- Monday October 16: Day of race
- Monday, November 6: All Saints
- Monday November 13: Independence of Cartagena
- Friday December 8: Immaculate Conception’s Day
- Monday December 25: Christmas day
Recommendations for holidays
If you are thinking of traveling, it is essential that you plan ahead for the destinations you want to visit and look for accommodation options. It is important to note that during the holidays, many people tend to travel, so patience is necessary. Also, if you are considering international destinations, you can also enjoy the beauty and charm of the picturesque towns of Colombia.
What to do if I work on holidays?
Law 51 of 1983 establishes that both public and private sector employees have the right to “paid rest” during official holidays. As stipulated in the Substantive Labor Code, in its article 179, workers are responsible for receiving an additional payment of 75% for the holidays and Sundays on which they work.