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[Home](/) 2. [Blog](/blog) 3. [LATAM Country Guides](/blog/category/latam-country-guides) 4. Colombia Public Holidays 2026: Guide for Remote US Teams LATAM Country Guides # Colombia Public Holidays 2026: Guide for Remote US Teams See Colombia public holidays 2026 for US employers hiring remote teams. Includes national holidays, long weekends, payroll notes, EOR tips, and LATAM hiring gui August 6, 2026 Updated: August 6, 2026 15 min read HiresLink Team Share: ![Colombia Public Holidays 2026: Guide for Remote US Teams](https://ajrfrtiexzvxvomfrjnp.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/2026/08/1786036875171-colombia-public-holidays-2026-guide-for-us-employers.png?width=1024&quality=70&resize=cover) > **Quick Answer**: Colombia has **19 national public holidays in 2026**, including several Monday holidays that create long weekends. For US companies hiring remote talent in Colombia, the biggest dates to plan around are **Holy Week in April**, **June long weekends**, **Independence Day on July 20**, **Boyacá Day on August 7**, **October and November puente holidays**, and **Christmas week**. HiresLink helps US companies hire from **90,000+ vetted LATAM candidates**, deliver shortlists in **48 hours**, and build remote teams with average **48% cost savings** vs. equivalent US hires. ## TL;DR — 7 numbers for Colombia remote hiring in 2026 # Metric 2026 value 1 Colombia national public holidays in 2026 **19** 2 Colombia holidays falling on Mondays in 2026 **12** 3 Colombia holidays falling on weekdays in 2026 **19 of 19** 4 Recommended planning buffer around Holy Week **3–5 business days** 5 Recommended daily US-Colombia timezone overlap **4–6 hours** 6 Vetted candidates in HiresLink’s LATAM network **90,000+** 7 Average HiresLink time from intake call to shortlist **48 hours** ## Why Colombia public holidays matter for US remote teams Colombia is one of the strongest LATAM markets for US companies hiring remote talent. It has strong timezone alignment with the US, especially EST and CST teams, and a deep talent pool across customer support, sales, operations, finance, software development, and back-office roles. But Colombia also has one of the busiest public holiday calendars in Latin America. That does not mean hiring from Colombia is difficult. It means US employers need to plan properly. If a company ignores the local holiday calendar, it can accidentally schedule onboarding during Holy Week, push sprint deadlines into a puente weekend, miss finance cutoffs, or leave support coverage thin during a Monday holiday. For companies hiring a [backend developer](https://www.hireslink.com/candidates/developers/backend), [AI automation specialist](https://www.hireslink.com/hire/ai-automation-specialists), customer support representative, SDR, executive assistant, or bookkeeper in Colombia, holidays can affect: - interview scheduling - onboarding timelines - sprint planning - customer support coverage - payroll and invoice approvals - finance close - sales outreach calendars - team availability - launch dates - manager check-ins For companies using [managed nearshore staffing](https://www.hireslink.com/services/hires-staffing), [staff augmentation](https://www.hireslink.com/services/staff-augmentation), or [headhunting pro](https://www.hireslink.com/services/headhunting-pro), Colombia holiday planning should be part of the remote operating system from day 1. ## Colombia public holidays 2026 The table below lists Colombia’s national public holidays for 2026 based on the government calendar published by Ministerio de Hacienda. Date Day Holiday Type Employer note January 1, 2026 Thursday Año Nuevo / New Year’s Day National holiday Expect most teams offline January 12, 2026 Monday Día de los Reyes Magos / Three Kings’ Day National holiday Long weekend March 23, 2026 Monday Día de San José / Saint Joseph’s Day National holiday Long weekend before Holy Week April 2, 2026 Thursday Jueves Santo / Maundy Thursday National holiday Holy Week slowdown April 3, 2026 Friday Viernes Santo / Good Friday National holiday Holy Week slowdown May 1, 2026 Friday Día del Trabajo / Labor Day National holiday Long weekend May 18, 2026 Monday Día de la Ascensión / Ascension Day National holiday Long weekend June 8, 2026 Monday Corpus Christi National holiday Long weekend June 15, 2026 Monday Sagrado Corazón / Sacred Heart National holiday Long weekend June 29, 2026 Monday San Pedro y San Pablo / Saint Peter and Saint Paul National holiday Long weekend July 13, 2026 Monday Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá National holiday New holiday; long weekend July 20, 2026 Monday Día de la Independencia / Independence Day National holiday Long weekend August 7, 2026 Friday Batalla de Boyacá / Battle of Boyacá National holiday Long weekend August 17, 2026 Monday Asunción de la Virgen / Assumption of Mary National holiday Long weekend October 12, 2026 Monday Día de la Raza / Columbus Day National holiday Long weekend November 2, 2026 Monday Todos los Santos / All Saints’ Day National holiday Long weekend November 16, 2026 Monday Independencia de Cartagena / Cartagena Independence National holiday Long weekend December 8, 2026 Tuesday Día de la Inmaculada Concepción National holiday Midweek disruption December 25, 2026 Friday Navidad / Christmas Day National holiday Christmas week slowdown For US employers, the biggest operational point is simple: Colombia has many Monday holidays. That creates several long weekends, which can affect delivery timelines, customer coverage, interviews, and onboarding. ## Colombia 2026 holiday calendar by quarter Grouping the dates by quarter makes planning easier. Quarter Key dates Planning risk Q1 January 1, January 12, March 23 New Year reset and two long weekends Q2 April 2–3, May 1, May 18, June 8, June 15, June 29 Highest density period; Holy Week and multiple Monday holidays Q3 July 13, July 20, August 7, August 17 Several long weekends in a short period Q4 October 12, November 2, November 16, December 8, December 25 Long weekends and year-end slowdown Q2 and Q3 need the most attention. If you are hiring, onboarding, launching, or running customer-facing operations in Colombia, review April through August carefully. ## Why Colombia has so many Monday holidays Colombia follows a holiday-moving system commonly associated with the **Ley Emiliani**, which moves several holidays to the following Monday. That is why Colombia has many **puentes**, or long weekends. For remote teams, this is not a problem if planned well. It can actually make availability predictable. The risk comes when US managers do not know the local calendar and schedule important work on a Colombian long weekend. A simple rule: if you have Colombia-based team members, add all Colombia national holidays to the company calendar before Q1 starts. ## Colombia holidays vs US holidays in 2026 Colombia and the US share some holiday periods, but many important dates do not overlap. Period Colombia impact US impact Planning note New Year High High Shared downtime Three Kings’ Day High in Colombia Low in US Colombia-only long weekend Holy Week High in Colombia Varies by US company Avoid major onboarding or launches Labor Day May 1 in Colombia September in US Different dates Independence Day July 20 in Colombia July 4 in US Different dates Thanksgiving Low in Colombia High in US Colombia team may work while US team is offline Christmas High High Shared slowdown This mismatch can help with coverage when handled thoughtfully. Colombia-based hires may support some US-only holidays, while US managers should plan around Colombia-only holidays. ## How Colombia holidays affect different remote roles The impact depends on the role. A backend developer, support rep, SDR, bookkeeper, and EA will each feel the holiday calendar differently. Role Holiday planning impact What to plan Backend Developer Sprint velocity and release windows may shift Avoid releases before long weekends AI Automation Specialist Workflow testing and monitoring may slow Avoid launching critical automations before holidays Customer Support Rep Coverage gaps may affect SLAs Build backup support schedules SDR / BDR Prospecting volume and reply rates may dip Adjust outbound targets around long weekends Executive Assistant Calendar management and travel planning increase Confirm manager schedules early Bookkeeper Payroll, invoicing, and close timelines may shift Move finance deadlines earlier For example, a Colombia-based customer support representative may need backup coverage during Monday holidays, while a Colombia-based [backend developer](https://www.hireslink.com/candidates/developers/backend) may only need sprint planning adjustments. An [AI automation specialist](https://www.hireslink.com/hire/ai-automation-specialists) may need to avoid launching workflows when no one is available to monitor errors. ## How many hours of US-Colombia overlap should you expect? Colombia is one of the easiest LATAM countries for US timezone overlap because it aligns closely with EST for much of the year and works well for CST teams too. For most roles, plan for **4–6 hours** of daily overlap. That is usually enough for: - standups - support escalations - sales calls - manager check-ins - code reviews - onboarding sessions - sprint planning - customer meetings - finance close reviews - weekly planning For support, sales, executive assistant, and operations roles, real-time overlap matters more. For software, AI, design, and documentation-heavy roles, a slightly more async setup may still work well. If timezone overlap is central to your hiring plan, review the [Hiring in LATAM 2026 guide](https://www.hireslink.com/blog/hiring-latam-2026-complete-guide) and the [LATAM Talent Intelligence Report](https://www.hireslink.com/resources/latam-talent-intelligence-2026). ## 2026 LATAM salary benchmarks — roles commonly hired from Colombia and LATAM Role Junior Mid Senior Lead Backend Engineer $2,500–$3,800 $3,800–$5,500 $5,500–$7,000 $7,000–$9,000 AI Automation Specialist $2,000–$3,000 $3,000–$4,500 $4,500–$6,500 $6,500–$8,000 Customer Support Representative $1,200–$1,600 $1,600–$2,200 $2,200–$3,000 — SDR / BDR $1,400–$1,800 $1,800–$2,600 $2,600–$3,500 $3,500–$4,500 Bookkeeper $1,300–$1,800 $1,800–$2,600 $2,600–$3,400 $3,400–$4,500 Executive Assistant $1,400–$1,900 $1,900–$2,600 $2,600–$3,400 $3,400–$4,200 _Figures are fully loaded: salary + EOR costs. No hidden fees._ Colombia can be a strong market for customer support, sales, operations, finance, engineering, and bilingual coordination roles. But compensation should still be benchmarked by role, seniority, English level, city, timezone needs, and hiring model. Use the [LATAM salary benchmark hub](https://www.hireslink.com/latam-salaries) before setting final compensation. ## US vs. LATAM — annual cost comparison for remote hiring Role LATAM Annual, mid-level fully loaded US Annual, mid-level fully loaded Annual savings Backend Engineer $45,600–$66,000 $125,000–$170,000 **$59K–$124K** AI Automation Specialist $36,000–$54,000 $95,000–$145,000 **$41K–$109K** Customer Support Representative $19,200–$26,400 $50,000–$68,000 **$24K–$49K** SDR / BDR $21,600–$31,200 $60,000–$95,000 **$29K–$73K** Bookkeeper $21,600–$31,200 $58,000–$82,000 **$27K–$61K** Executive Assistant $22,800–$31,200 $65,000–$95,000 **$34K–$72K** _3-person remote team example: a mid-level backend engineer, executive assistant, and customer support representative hired through LATAM typically costs **$87K–$124K/year** vs. **$240K–$333K/year** for equivalent US hires — a typical annual savings range of **$116K–$246K**._ _US benchmarks are based on 2025–2026 market salary ranges and fully loaded employer cost assumptions._ * * * ### Get the 2026 LATAM Talent Report 90K+ vetted candidates · salary data by role, seniority, and country · hiring trends across LATAM. [**Download the full report →**](https://www.hireslink.com/resources/latam-talent-intelligence-2026) * * * ## How to build a Colombia holiday policy for remote teams US companies should decide early whether Colombia-based team members follow the US holiday calendar, Colombia holiday calendar, or a blended policy. A simple holiday policy should answer these questions: Policy question Why it matters Which holidays does the Colombia-based hire observe? Avoids confusion between US and Colombia calendars Are Colombian national holidays paid time off? Important for employees and EOR hires Are US holidays also included? Important for company-wide consistency How are local/city holidays handled? Some local observances may affect availability How should time off be requested? Prevents last-minute schedule gaps Who covers urgent work during holidays? Protects support, sales, and operations continuity How do holidays affect payroll or invoices? Important for finance and contractor workflows Are bridge days automatically included? Clarifies whether long weekends are observed This policy can sit inside your [Remote Work Policy Template](https://www.hireslink.com/blog/remote-work-policy-template-2026), [Work From Home Policy Sample](https://www.hireslink.com/blog/work-from-home-policy-sample-2026), or onboarding documents. ## Colombia holiday planning checklist for US employers Use this checklist before hiring or onboarding Colombia-based remote talent. ```text Colombia Holiday Planning Checklist Company: [Company Name] Colombia-based hire: [Name] Role: [Role] Manager: [Manager] Year: 2026 Before offer: [ ] Confirm whether the role follows US holidays, Colombia holidays, or a blended policy [ ] Confirm expected timezone overlap [ ] Confirm whether customer coverage is required on holidays [ ] Confirm whether the role is employee, EOR, contractor, or consultant [ ] Confirm whether local/city holidays may apply [ ] Confirm whether Holy Week affects availability Before onboarding: [ ] Add Colombia national holidays to the team calendar [ ] Add Holy Week to the planning calendar [ ] Add long weekends / puentes [ ] Confirm PTO and holiday request process [ ] Confirm manager coverage expectations [ ] Confirm backup owner for urgent work [ ] Confirm payroll or invoice deadlines around holidays [ ] Confirm tool access and escalation rules [ ] Confirm how US-only holidays are handled During the year: [ ] Review holiday calendar every quarter [ ] Check deadlines before long weekends [ ] Avoid major launches during low-coverage periods [ ] Confirm support coverage during Colombia-only holidays [ ] Confirm availability during US-only holidays [ ] Update policy if EOR, contractor, or team structure changes ``` ## Best practices for managing Colombia-based remote employees ### 1\. Add Colombia holidays to your shared calendar Add Colombia’s 2026 national holidays to Google Calendar, Outlook, Notion, ClickUp, Jira, Linear, or your team planning tool. Do not expect the employee to remind the US team before every puente. ### 2\. Treat Holy Week as a serious planning period Holy Week in Colombia falls on **April 2–3, 2026** for the national holidays, but the broader week can be slower for many people. Avoid major onboarding, launches, migrations, or customer handoffs during that period unless coverage is confirmed. ### 3\. Plan around Monday holidays Colombia has many Monday holidays in 2026. These create predictable long weekends. Avoid setting Monday deadlines, interviews, production releases, or important meetings on those dates. ### 4\. Clarify US-only holidays Thanksgiving, July 4, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, and Memorial Day may not be Colombian holidays. Decide whether Colombia-based hires work those days or receive them off as part of a company-wide policy. ### 5\. Separate holidays from PTO Public holidays, company holidays, local holidays, and vacation days should not be treated as the same thing. Write the rule clearly for employees, EOR hires, and contractors. ### 6\. Adjust support coverage before long weekends If a Colombia-based hire supports customers, plan backup coverage before long weekends. This matters most for support, sales, healthcare operations, legal intake, finance operations, and logistics roles. ### 7\. Check payroll and invoice timing If a holiday falls near the end of the month or a Friday/Monday, make sure invoices, timesheets, payroll cutoffs, and approvals are handled early. ## Colombia vs other LATAM countries for US hiring Colombia is often one of the strongest LATAM options when EST alignment, customer-facing communication, and operational coverage matter. Country Best for Timezone fit for US teams Holiday planning note Colombia Support, sales, operations, finance, software Excellent for EST/CST Many Monday holidays / puentes Mexico Support, sales, operations, engineering, bilingual roles Excellent for CST/PST, strong for EST Several Monday holidays Argentina Engineering, AI, finance, operations Strong for EST Different holiday rhythm Brazil Engineering, AI, design, operations Strong for EST, varies by region Carnival and local holidays matter Chile Engineering, ops, finance, professional services Strong for EST Local calendar should be checked A Colombia-first hiring strategy can make sense for US teams that need strong EST overlap and client-facing English. But if the role is more specialized, HiresLink may search across Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and other LATAM markets to find the strongest shortlist. ## Geographic breakdown — where remote-ready LATAM talent comes from Country Share of remote-ready pool Notes Argentina **68–74%** Strong depth in tech, finance, operations, and AI-adjacent roles; excellent overlap with EST Colombia **12–16%** Strong pool for customer support, sales, operations, and software roles; strong EST alignment Mexico **9–11%** Strong fit for CST/PST overlap and US-facing coordination roles Other LATAM markets **5–10%** Includes specialized talent pockets across Brazil, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Costa Rica, and other markets Colombia is a strong market, but HiresLink hiring decisions are still role-specific. For some searches, Colombia may be the best fit. For others, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, or another LATAM country may produce a faster or stronger shortlist. ## English proficiency — remote-ready LATAM candidate pool CEFR level Share C2, Mastery 6.8% **C1, Advanced** **38.0%** **B2, Upper-Intermediate** **27.5%** B1, Intermediate 21.7% A1–A2, Basic 6.0% **72–73% are B2 or higher.** For Colombia-based remote hires, English level matters most in client-facing, executive support, sales, customer support, and cross-functional technical roles. Internal technical roles can often work well with B2 if documentation and manager expectations are clear. ## Seniority distribution — HiresLink candidate network Seniority Share Holiday planning impact Junior 24–28% Needs clear manager guidance around calendars, coverage, and time-off process Mid 43–46% Usually handles calendar planning well if policy is clear Senior 21–26% Should own deliverables around holiday periods with less supervision Lead 5–7% Should help plan team coverage and delivery risk around holidays Holiday planning is not only an HR issue. For senior and lead hires, it should be part of ownership. A senior engineer, operations lead, or support manager should help forecast coverage issues before they affect delivery. ## Compliance and EOR — Colombia holiday considerations Colombia holiday planning should match the legal structure of the hire. A contractor, EOR employee, direct employee, and consultant may have different holiday expectations. For cross-border hiring, the company should confirm: - whether the hire is a contractor, EOR employee, direct employee, or consultant - which national holidays apply - whether Colombian holidays are paid time off - whether local/city holidays apply - whether US company holidays also apply - how holidays affect monthly salary, invoices, or payroll - how time off should be requested and approved - how urgent support coverage is handled HiresLink supports compliant hiring through structured contracts and EOR-backed workflows, including hiring support through **Bait INC, a Delaware C-Corp**, where applicable. That helps US companies manage LATAM hiring with cleaner documentation, USD invoicing, IP protection, and consistent onboarding. Important legal and operational notes: - **Contractors** should have holiday expectations written into the contractor agreement or statement of work. - **EOR employees** should follow the applicable EOR employment terms and local rules. - **Direct employees** may be subject to local labor rules depending on the company setup. - **Support and customer-facing teams** should have backup coverage rules. - **Finance teams** should plan payroll and invoice approvals before long weekends. - **Security and technical teams** should avoid risky deployments before holidays. This article is not legal advice. Companies should consult legal counsel or an EOR partner before finalizing holiday policies for Colombia-based workers. ## Case study — US services company hiring Colombia-based support and sales talent A US B2B services company with **34 employees** wanted to add a remote customer support representative and SDR from LATAM. Colombia was a preferred market because the company needed strong EST overlap, customer-facing communication, and quick onboarding. The issue was calendar planning. The team originally wanted to start both hires during a period with multiple Colombian long weekends. That would have made training, CRM setup, customer shadowing, and manager check-ins harder. HiresLink helped the company adjust the onboarding calendar and define holiday expectations before the offers went out. **What happened:** - Intake call: **30 minutes** - Shortlist delivered: **48 hours** - Colombia holiday calendar reviewed: **same week** - Start dates moved away from a long-weekend cluster - 2 hires completed: **within 19 days** - Support rep handling tickets independently: **within 30 days** - SDR launched first outbound sequence: **within 2 weeks** - 12-month retention: **2 of 2 hires retained** **The numbers:** - Annual cost via HiresLink for 2 LATAM hires: **$41K–$58K** - Equivalent US hires, fully loaded: **$110K–$163K** - **Annual savings: $52K–$122K** > _“Colombia was the right timezone fit for us, but the calendar review helped us avoid a messy onboarding window.”_ — COO, US B2B services company ## Vendor comparison — Colombia remote hiring support Vendor Pool Colombia / LATAM hiring support Pricing EOR included Best for **HiresLink** **90,000+ LATAM candidates** **Shortlist, salary benchmarks, hiring support, contracts, onboarding, EOR-backed workflows** Transparent LATAM salary benchmarks **Supported through structured EOR workflows** **US companies hiring Colombia or LATAM talent with structure** HireWithNear Broad LATAM talent pool LATAM matching and hiring support Role-based pricing Varies by setup General LATAM remote hiring Deel Global contractor and EOR infrastructure Strong compliance and payroll layer Platform and EOR fees Yes Teams that already found Colombia-based candidates Toptal Premium global freelance network Technical freelancer access Premium freelance rates No core EOR layer High-end project-based specialists Upwork Massive open marketplace Self-managed candidate sourcing Marketplace-based No Companies managing freelance hiring directly ## FAQ ### How many public holidays does Colombia have in 2026? Colombia has **19 national public holidays** listed for 2026 on the government holiday calendar, including the new Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá holiday observed on July 13, 2026. ### Why does Colombia have so many Monday holidays? Several Colombian holidays are moved to the following Monday under the country’s holiday-moving system, often associated with Ley Emiliani. This creates many long weekends, also called puentes. ### Is Holy Week a public holiday in Colombia? Yes. In 2026, **Maundy Thursday on April 2** and **Good Friday on April 3** are national holidays in Colombia. The broader Holy Week period may also be slower for some teams. ### Is July 20 a public holiday in Colombia? Yes. July 20 is Colombia’s Independence Day and is listed as a national public holiday in 2026. In 2026, it falls on a Monday. ### Should US companies give Colombia-based hires US holidays or Colombia holidays? There is no single answer. Some companies use the local country calendar. Some use the US company calendar. Some use a blended policy. The important thing is to write the rule clearly before onboarding. ### Do Colombia holidays affect contractors? They can. Contractors may not receive paid public holidays the same way employees do, but availability, invoices, deliverables, and project timelines may still be affected. Contractor agreements should define how holidays and time off are handled. ### How does EOR work with Colombia public holidays? If a Colombia-based hire is employed through an EOR, the EOR can help manage local employment rules, payroll, holiday treatment, and compliance. The US company still needs to plan internal calendars, meetings, deadlines, and coverage. ### What are the highest-impact Colombia holidays for US employers? The highest-impact periods are usually Holy Week, the June holiday cluster, July long weekends, August holidays, October and November puentes, and Christmas week. ### Can this calendar be used for all Colombia-based hires? Use it as a national planning baseline, but confirm local, contract, EOR, and company-specific rules. Colombia may have local observances beyond the national calendar. ## Final takeaways Colombia public holidays in 2026 should be part of your remote hiring plan, especially if your team depends on support coverage, sales activity, finance close, onboarding, or sprint delivery. For US companies hiring Colombia-based or LATAM talent, the most important planning points are Holy Week, long weekends, local holidays, timezone overlap, EOR or contractor setup, customer coverage, and payroll timing. A clear holiday policy helps remote teams avoid missed meetings, delayed onboarding, thin support coverage, payroll confusion, and unnecessary manager frustration. 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