For HR professionals overseeing operations in Colombia, understanding the holiday landscape for 2025 is essential for efficient workforce management. In Colombia, national holidays like Independence Day and Christmas are pivotal, impacting both business operations and employee schedules. Additionally, certain observances, such as Labor Day and key Christian holidays, are observed nationwide and can affect staffing and productivity. Recognizing these significant dates and their potential implications will aid HR teams in planning and ensuring smooth operations throughout the year.

Here’s the 2025 Holidays Calendar Colombia:

Date Name Type
1 Jan New Year’s Day National holiday
6 Jan Epiphany National holiday, Observance
8 Mar Women’s Day Observance
19 Mar Saint Joseph’s Day Observance
20 Mar March Equinox Season
24 Mar Saint Joseph’s Day National holiday
13 Apr Palm Sunday Observance, Christian
17 Apr Maundy Thursday National holiday, Christian
18 Apr Good Friday National holiday, Christian
20 Apr Easter Sunday Observance, Christian
23 Apr Language Day Observance
26 Apr Secretaries’ Day Observance
26 Apr Children’s Day Observance
29 Apr Day of Trees Observance
1 May Labor Day / May Day National holiday
11 May Mothers’ Day Observance
15 May Teacher’s Day Observance
2 Jun Ascension Day National holiday
15 Jun Fathers’ Day Observance
19 Jun Corpus Christi Observance
20 Jun June Solstice Season
23 Jun Corpus Christi Holiday National holiday
29 Jun Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Observance
30 Jun Sacred Heart National holiday
30 Jun Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Holiday National holiday
20 Jul Independence Day National holiday
7 Aug Battle of Boyacá Day National holiday
15 Aug Assumption of Mary Observance
18 Aug Assumption of Mary Holiday National holiday
20 Sep Valentine’s Day Observance
22 Sep September Equinox Season
12 Oct Columbus Day Observance
13 Oct Columbus Day Holiday National holiday
31 Oct Halloween Observance
1 Nov All Saints’ Day Observance
3 Nov All Saints’ Day Holiday National holiday
11 Nov Independence of Cartagena Observance
14 Nov Colombian Women’s Day Observance
17 Nov Independence of Cartagena National holiday
7 Dec Eve of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Observance
8 Dec Feast of the Immaculate Conception National holiday
21 Dec December Solstice Season
24 Dec Christmas Eve Observance
25 Dec Christmas Day National holiday, Christian
31 Dec New Year’s Eve Observance

For HR professionals managing teams in Colombia, key dates in 2025 like Independence Day significantly impact business operations and employee scheduling. Proper planning around the 2025 Holidays Calendar Colombia will ensure smooth management of workforce activities throughout the year.