2023-05-16 15:54:23
Attention! As is the case every year, people are always aware of the holidays in Colombia to schedule your next vacation. The population commonly takes advantage of these rest days to go for a walk with the family or even take a short trip to the interior of the country. In this note we will detail the non-working days of the month and the rest of 2023. Review the details and take note of the following informative paragraphs.
Most months have two holidays, which is a great opportunity to take a well-deserved break from work or studies. During the course of 2023, some of these days will be celebrated on their original date, while others will be moved to Monday to comply with regulations.
According to the official Colombian calendar, a total of 13 holidays are expected to fall on Monday. It is important to highlight that the months of February and September will not have official holidays, being the only ones of the year that do not have them. However, the largest number of holidays will be concentrated in April, during the celebration of Holy Week.
How many holidays will there be in 2023?
Only February and September lack official holidays. Most of the holidays are concentrated in April, during the celebration of Holy Week, which makes it one of the most significant long weekends in 2023. However, April will not be the only month with holidays, since July also there will be days off for many citizens.
Calendar 2023 in Colombia: know the holidays and holidays
- Sunday January 1: New Year
- Monday January 9: Three Kings Day
- Monday March 20: St. Joseph’s Day
- Sunday April 2: Palm Sunday
- Thursday April 6: Holy Thursday
- Friday April 7: Holy Friday
- Sunday April 9: Easter Sunday
- Monday May 1: Workday
- Monday May 22: ascension day
- Monday June 12: Body of Christ
- Monday June 19: Sacred heart
- 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
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 established in the Substantive Labor Code, specifically in its article 179, workers have the obligation to receive an additional payment of 75% for holidays and Sundays worked.
Recommendations for holidays
If you are planning to travel, it is essential that you plan in advance the places you want to visit and that you look for accommodation options. It is important to note that during the holidays, many people tend to travel, so be patient. Likewise, considering international destinations, you can also enjoy the magic and charm of the picturesque towns of Colombia.
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