Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day
Nationwide public holiday in Colombia · San Pedro y San Pablo
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 June | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 5 July | Monday | Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day (observed) Observed day off for Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day (Tue 29 Jun) |
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 27 Jun – Mon 29 Jun is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Bogota around 29 June: high 23°C (74°F), low 14°C (57°F), rain on 86% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Bogota. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Monday 29 June in Bogota: (MET Norway)
Where to go for Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day
Under Colombian law, Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day is moved to the following Monday when it does not fall on one, creating a long weekend at the end of June. It is a drier part of the year in much of the Andean region.
Budget-friendly
Neiva · Huila
The capital of Huila holds its San Juan and San Pedro festivities in late June, with bambuco music, parades and asado huilense. The Tatacoa Desert, with red and grey eroded landscapes and clear night skies, is a short drive away.
Typically around 29 June: high 25°C (77°F), low 14°C (58°F), rain on 50% of days.
Forecast for 29 June:
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Girardot · Cundinamarca
A warm lowland town on the Magdalena River a few hours' drive from Bogotá, Girardot is a long-standing escape from the capital's cool highland weather, with pool resorts, river views and fried river fish.
Typically around 29 June: high 27°C (81°F), low 18°C (64°F), rain on 70% of days.
Forecast for 29 June:
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Villavicencio · Meta
Where the Andes meet the Llanos plains, Villavicencio offers cattle-country culture, joropo music and dance, and mamona, veal roasted slowly over an open fire. Rivers and wide open grasslands are within reach of Bogotá by road.
Typically around 29 June: high 22°C (71°F), low 15°C (59°F), rain on 89% of days.
Forecast for 29 June:
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Mid-range
Medellín · Antioquia
Medellín's mild climate, cable-car lines linking the valley floor to the hillsides and the Botero sculptures outside the Museo de Antioquia make an easy city break. Day trips reach Guatapé and the El Peñol rock above its reservoir.
Typically around 29 June: high 21°C (70°F), low 14°C (56°F), rain on 76% of days.
Forecast for 29 June:
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Bucaramanga · Santander
The capital of Santander is a base for the Chicamocha Canyon and its cable car, adventure sports around San Gil and the stone-built colonial village of Barichara. Regional dishes include cabrito, roast goat, and mute santandereano soup.
Typically around 29 June: high 27°C (80°F), low 16°C (60°F), rain on 57% of days.
Forecast for 29 June:
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Trip ideas chosen by Public Holidays World, not sponsored. “Typically” lines are past averages, not forecasts; when the date is within about 9 days, a forecast is shown too.
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