Do you want to travel soon? So, you should know that in the holiday calendar of Colombia There are still a few holidays left in 2023. Colombians usually take these dates to take a mini-vacation, which is often called “bridges”, thus allowing themselves to have a long weekend with which some people take advantage of to escape the city or visit their relatives. Stay tuned for this important information that Depor brings you.
A large number of families are organizing their future vacations taking into account the upcoming holidays in Colombia. If you are thinking about planning your next trip, don’t waste any more time and take a look at the following paragraphs. Importantly, most months have two holidays, giving you an excellent opportunity to rest.
In 2023, some holidays will retain their original date, while others will be moved to Monday in compliance with regulations. According to the calendar, there will be a total of 13 holidays that will coincide with a Monday. It should be noted that February and September will not have official holidays, being the only two months of the year without them. On the other hand, the largest number of holidays occur in April, during the celebration of Holy Week.
What to do if you work on holidays?
Law 51 of 1983 establishes that all public and private sector workers will have the right to “paid rest” on official holidays. According to the Substantive Labor Code, in article 179, workers have the obligation to receive an extra 75% payment for holidays and Sundays worked.
Holidays and public holidays in Colombia
- Sunday, January 1: New Year
- Monday, January 9: Three Kings Day
- Monday, March 20: Saint Joseph’s Day
- Sunday, April 2: Palm Sunday
- Thursday, April 6: Holy Thursday
- Friday, April 7: Good Friday
- Sunday, April 9: Easter Sunday
- Monday, May 1: Labor Day
- Monday, May 22: Ascension Day
- Monday, June 12: Corpus Christi
- Monday, June 19: Sacred Heart
- Monday, July 3: Saint Peter and Saint Paul
- Thursday, July 20: Independence Day
- Monday, August 7: Battle of Boyacá
- Monday, August 21: The Assumption of the Virgin
- Monday, October 16: Columbus Day
- Monday, November 6: All Saints’ Day
- Monday, November 13: Independence of Cartagena
- Friday, December 8: Day of the Immaculate Conception
- Monday, December 25: Christmas Day
Recommendations for the holidays
If you are traveling with family or friends, it is important that you plan where you will visit to find accommodation and good options. Remember to be patient because many people usually travel during these dates. Although citizens go abroad, you can also take advantage of the magic of the towns of Colombia.
How many bridges are there in 2023?
Only the months of February and September do not have official holidays. The largest number of holidays are concentrated in April, when Holy Week is celebrated. That will be one of the most important bridges of 2023. But it will not be the only one. In July there will also be days off for many citizens.