Colombia has 19 public holidays in 2027, and 11 of them fall on a Monday — eleven long weekends. Ten are moved to Monday by the Emiliani Law (Law 51 of 1983, written precisely to boost domestic tourism); one, All Saints' Day, lands on a Monday naturally. Here's the full calendar and the best Atlántico plan for each break.
2027 long-weekend calendar
| Long weekend (Monday) | Holiday | The Atlántico plan |
|---|---|---|
| January 11 | Epiphany | Pre-carnival season is already underway |
| March 22 | Saint Joseph's Day | Holy Week starts right after: beaches and towns |
| May 10 | Ascension | Ecotourism: Mallorquín lagoon and birdwatching |
| May 31 | Corpus Christi | Food route through the municipalities |
| June 7 | Sacred Heart | Kitesurfing at Salinas del Rey |
| July 5 | Saints Peter and Paul | Puerto Colombia: pier, sunset and sea |
| July 12 | Our Lady of Chiquinquirá | Usiacurí and iraca-palm craftwork |
| August 16 | Assumption | Gran Malecón del Río and city life |
| October 18 | Columbus Day | Bocas de Ceniza and the train to the sea |
| November 1 | All Saints' Day | Quieter beaches, low season |
| November 15 | Independence of Cartagena | The full Caribbean coast circuit |
The dates that don't make a bridge (but are worth the trip)
Three holidays fall on a Saturday in 2027 (May 1, August 7 and Christmas), and two never move: Maundy Thursday (March 25) and Good Friday (March 26). Watch that week — with Monday March 22 also a holiday, only Tuesday the 23rd and Wednesday the 24th are working days, making it effectively a full week off. It's the best long window of the first half of the year.
And the biggest plan of the year: Carnaval
It isn't an official long weekend, but it rules the calendar: Carnaval de Barranquilla 2027 runs February 6–9 (Saturday to Tuesday), and on Carnival Monday and Tuesday the whole city stops. Book months ahead — here's the lodging guide.
Choosing your escape
For a beach break, start with the beaches near Barranquilla — the closest is 20 minutes away. For towns and culture, the Atlántico destinations catalog covers all 23 municipalities. And to get here, see how to reach Atlántico: Ernesto Cortissoz airport connects with Colombia's main cities in under 90 minutes of flying.
