ColombiavsBrazil
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
13
Only Colombia
6
Only Brazil
What the numbers say
In 2026, Colombia has 19 nationwide public holidays and Brazil has 12, so Colombia gets 7 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including Año Nuevo, Viernes Santo, Primero de Mayo and Día de la Raza.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Colombia has 19 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Brazil (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Colombia offers 16 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Brazil offers 7 and 3. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is June in Colombia and April in Brazil.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Colombia
Brazil is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Brazil
Colombia is working these days.