Holiday Calendar
Arauca Public Holidays 2026
National holidays for Colombia applicable to Arauca.
Total Holidays
18
Next Holiday
Labour Day
Days Until Next
20
Year
2026
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 1, 2026 Thursday |
Año Nuevo | New Year's Day | Public |
Jan 12, 2026 Monday |
Día de los Reyes Magos | Epiphany | Public |
Mar 23, 2026 Monday |
Día de San José | Saint Joseph's Day | Public |
Apr 2, 2026 Thursday |
Jueves Santo | Maundy Thursday | Public |
Apr 3, 2026 Friday |
Viernes Santo | Good Friday | Public |
May 1, 2026 Friday |
Primero de Mayo | Labour Day | Public |
May 18, 2026 Monday |
Ascensión del señor | Ascension Day | Public |
Jun 8, 2026 Monday |
Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi | Public |
Jun 15, 2026 Monday |
Sagrado Corazón | Sacred Heart | Public |
Jun 29, 2026 Monday |
San Pedro y San Pablo | Saint Peter and Saint Paul | Public |
Jul 20, 2026 Monday |
Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia | Declaration of Independence | Public |
Aug 7, 2026 Friday |
Batalla de Boyacá | Battle of Boyacá | Public |
Aug 17, 2026 Monday |
La Asunción | Assumption of Mary | Public |
Oct 12, 2026 Monday |
Día de la Raza | Columbus Day | Public |
Nov 2, 2026 Monday |
Dia de los Santos | All Saints’ Day | Public |
Nov 16, 2026 Monday |
Independencia de Cartagena | Independence of Cartagena | Public |
Dec 8, 2026 Tuesday |
La Inmaculada Concepción | Immaculate Conception | Public |
Dec 25, 2026 Friday |
Navidad | Christmas Day | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many public holidays does Arauca have in 2026?
Arauca follows the national holiday calendar of Colombia, which has 18 public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in Arauca?
The next public holiday applicable to Arauca is Labour Day on May 1, 2026.
Are national holidays in Colombia observed in Arauca?
Yes. All national public holidays of Colombia are observed in Arauca. Some states may also have additional regional holidays.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Arauca?
Yes, banks and government offices in Arauca are typically closed on national public holidays. ATMs remain accessible.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Arauca?
New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Colombia, and is therefore observed in Arauca.
Do schools close on public holidays in Arauca?
Yes, schools in Arauca are generally closed on national public holidays as declared by Colombia.
What currency is used in Arauca?
The official currency of Arauca is the same as Colombia: Colombian peso.
What is the weather like in Arauca?
Check the current 8-day weather forecast for Arauca on our Weather page.