🇨🇴 Bridge Days in Colombia 2026
31
Opportunities
18
Public Holidays
10
Max Days Off
4:1
Best Efficiency
65
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, Colombia has 13 free long weekends and 18 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around New Year's Day for 4 consecutive days off (efficiency: 4:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities (31)
New Year's Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Maundy Thursday
4 days off — no PTO needed
Immaculate Conception
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Maundy Thursday
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Epiphany
3 days off — no PTO needed
Saint Joseph's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Labor Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Ascension Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Independence Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Battle of Boyacá
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
Christmas Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Corpus Christi
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Epiphany
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 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
Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Independence 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 13 natural long weekends — 40 days off with no PTO needed!
40 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around New Year's Day (Jan 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 (Mar 28–Apr 05) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Corpus Christi (Jun 06–15) 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 2026?
There are 31 bridge day opportunities in Colombia in 2026, built around 18 public holidays.
What is the best bridge day in Colombia in 2026?
The best bridge day opportunity in Colombia in 2026 is around New Year's Day. By taking 1 day(s) of leave, you get 4 consecutive days off (efficiency score: 4:1).
How many public holidays does Colombia have in 2026?
Colombia has 18 public holidays in 2026. These create 31 bridge day opportunities when combined with weekends.
What is the best bridge day strategy for Colombia in 2026?
In 2026, Colombia has 13 free long weekends and 18 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around New Year's Day for 4 consecutive days off (efficiency: 4:1).
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).