🇨🇴 Bridge Days in Colombia 2025
25
Opportunities
17
Public Holidays
10
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
56
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2025, Colombia has 8 free long weekends and 17 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 4 days off around Maundy Thursday — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities (25)
Maundy Thursday
4 days off — no PTO needed
Labor Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Battle of Boyacá
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Christmas Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Maundy Thursday
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
New Year's Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 6 days off
Saint Joseph's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Ascension Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Assumption Day (observed)
3 days off — no PTO needed
Columbus Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
All Saints' Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Independence of Cartagena
3 days off — no PTO needed
Immaculate Conception
3 days off — no PTO needed
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
Corpus Christi
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
Saint Joseph's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labor Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Ascension Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Battle of Boyacá
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Assumption Day (observed)
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Columbus Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
All Saints' Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Independence of Cartagena
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Immaculate Conception
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 8 natural long weekends — 25 days off with no PTO needed!
25 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Labor Day (May 01–04) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Maundy Thursday (Apr 12–20) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around New Year's Day (Dec 28–Jan 06) for a 10-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 10 days off
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bridge day opportunities are there in Colombia in 2025?
There are 25 bridge day opportunities in Colombia in 2025, built around 17 public holidays.
What is the best bridge day in Colombia in 2025?
The best bridge day opportunity in Colombia in 2025 is around Maundy Thursday. By taking 0 day(s) of leave, you get 4 consecutive days off (efficiency score: Free!).
How many public holidays does Colombia have in 2025?
Colombia has 17 public holidays in 2025. These create 25 bridge day opportunities when combined with weekends.
What is the best bridge day strategy for Colombia in 2025?
In 2025, Colombia has 8 free long weekends and 17 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 4 days off around Maundy Thursday — completely free!
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day (Brückentag in German, pont in French) is a working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking that single day as annual leave, you effectively double or triple your time off. For example, if a public holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
How is the efficiency score calculated?
The efficiency score is the ratio of total consecutive days off to leave days spent. A score of 4:1 means you get 4 days off for every 1 day of leave used. Higher scores represent better value. A score of ∞:1 means you get days off without using any leave at all (natural long weekends).