Ascension Day

Name: Ascension Day (Colombia)
Start: 2027-05-10
End: 2027-05-10
Location: Colombia

Nationwide public holiday in Colombia

Next Ascension Day

Monday, 10 May 2027

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Dates

Year	Date	Weekday	Notes
2026	18 May	Monday	Ascension Day (observed) Observed day off for Ascension Day (Thu 14 May)
2027	10 May	Monday	Ascension Day (observed) Observed day off for Ascension Day (Thu 6 May)

Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.

Where it applies

Everywhere in Colombia.

Is it a day off?

Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.

Make it longer

Sat 8 May – Mon 10 May is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.

Plan more breaks with the leave planner.

Typical weather in Bogota around 10 May: high 24°C (75°F), low 15°C (59°F), rain on 83% of days.

Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Bogota. Past averages, not a forecast.

About Ascension Day

Ascension Day commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven, which according to the New Testament took place forty days after the resurrection. It is therefore observed on a Thursday, 39 days after Easter Sunday. Because it depends on Easter, Western and Orthodox churches often observe it on different dates.

Traditions

Church services are held to mark the feast. In some countries the holiday is used for family outings or a long weekend, and various regions have their own local customs connected with the day.

Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.

Coming up next in Colombia

Independence Day

Tuesday, 20 July 2027