Columbus Day is a public holiday in Colombia, known locally as Día de la Raza (observado).
In 2026 it falls on Monday 12 October; in 2027 on Monday 18 October.
The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
3 other countries in our calendar also have Columbus Day as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 October | Monday long weekend | observed (moved) |
| 2026 | 12 October | Monday long weekend | |
| 2027 | 18 October | Monday long weekend | observed (moved) |
| 2028 | 16 October | Monday long weekend | observed (moved) |