Long Weekends 2026 in Colombia: Recommended Destinations & Plans
Colombia is a country with many long weekends (puentes festivos) in 2026, perfect for organizing a short getaway.
It is always a good idea to organize your long-weekend trip in advance: book hotels or ranches and buy your bus or plane tickets.
Long weekends are perfect for a short break, discovering new landscapes, exploring the different corners of Colombia and recharging for the rest of the working year.
Every long weekend, thousands of families and friends enjoy and visit the country's different destinations.
Some destinations for a long-weekend trip
Calendar of public holidays and long weekends in Colombia 2026
January
- Thursday, January 1: New Year's Day
- Monday, January 12: Epiphany (Three Kings' Day)
March
- Monday, March 23: Saint Joseph's Day
- April (Holy Week)
- Sunday, April 5: Palm Sunday
- Thursday, April 9: Holy Thursday
- Friday, April 10: Good Friday
- Sunday, April 12: Easter Sunday
May
- Friday, May 1: Labor Day
- Monday, May 18: Ascension Day
June
- Monday, June 8: Corpus Christi
- Monday, June 15: Sacred Heart
- Monday, June 29: Saints Peter and Paul
July
- Monday, July 20: Independence Day
August
- Friday, August 7: Battle of Boyacá
- Monday, August 17: Assumption of Mary
October
- Monday, October 12: Día de la Raza (Columbus Day)
November
- Monday, November 2: All Saints' Day
- Monday, November 16: Independence of Cartagena
December
- Tuesday, December 8: Immaculate Conception
- Friday, December 25: Christmas
Fun fact: 2026 is packed with days off. Counting the fixed holidays and the ones that move by law, there will be 18 public holidays in total. Time to start planning those trips!
Tips for a long-weekend trip in Colombia
- Before you travel, have your car checked (oil, brakes, tire pressure, water, etc.).
- Study the route and the places you will pass through.
- Book your accommodation in advance.
- Avoid peak traffic times and choose alternative routes.
- Don't drive if you've been drinking, and don't drive tired.
Frequently asked questions about long weekends
It is a long weekend formed by a public holiday joined to Saturday and Sunday, ideal for a short getaway and traveling around the country.
Some recommended destinations are Coveñas, Villa de Leyva, Tayrona Park, Bahía Solano, Capurganá, Cabo de la Vela and Leticia.
It is best to organize the trip in advance: book hotels or ranches and buy bus or plane tickets before the date.