Colombia
Colombia guarantees 15 working days of vacation/year (Substantive Labour Code art. 186). 18 holidays (2024 world record). Maternity 18 wks, paternity 2 wks.
Annual paid leave
CST art. 186Substantive Labour Code art. 186: 15 working days after 1 year. Prima de servicios = 1 month salary/year (15 days June + 15 days Dec). Cesantías = 1 month/year + 12% interest.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 15 j hábiles | 100% | CST |
| Service premium | 30 j salario/an | 100% | Junio + Dic |
| Cesantías | 30 j salario/an | 100% | +12% intérêts |
Public holidays
18 holidays (world record)18 holidays (world record). Loi Emiliani: 12 trasladables to next Monday.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ene | Año Nuevo | All | — |
| 6 ene | Día de los Reyes Magos | Trasladable | Loi Emiliani |
| 19 mar | San José | Trasladable | — |
| Mar-Apr | Jueves Santo + Viernes Santo | All | Variable |
| 1 may | Día del Trabajo | All | — |
| May | Ascensión | Trasladable | — |
| June | Corpus Christi | Trasladable | — |
| June | Sagrado Corazón | Trasladable | — |
| 29 jun | San Pedro y San Pablo | Trasladable | — |
| 20 jul | Independencia | All | — |
| 7 ago | Batalla de Boyacá | All | — |
| 15 ago | Asunción | Trasladable | — |
| 12 oct | Día de la Raza | Trasladable | — |
| 1 nov | Todos los Santos | Trasladable | — |
| 11 nov | Independencia de Cartagena | Trasladable | — |
| 8 dic | Inmaculada Concepción | All | — |
| 25 dic | Navidad | All | — |
Sick leave
66.67% EPSDays 1-2: 66.67% employer (Law 1949/2019). Day 3+: EPS Incapacity 66.67% (180 days max).
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-2 | 0 j | 66.67% empleador | Ley 1949 |
| Day 3+ | — | 66.67% EPS | Max 180 j |
Maternity, paternity, parental
18 wks mat · 2 wks patMaternity 18 wks (14 + 4 wks extension 2023). Paternity 2 wks (Law 2114/2021). All 100% EPS.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 18 sem | 100% EPS | CST |
| Paternity | 2 sem | 100% | Ley 2114 |
Special leaves
Law 1280CST + special laws: family bereavement 5 working days (Law 1280/2009), marriage per CLA, birth in paternity.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family bereavement | 5 j hábiles | 100% | Ley 1280 |
| Marriage | Variable | Variable | CCT |
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize Colombia absence management
Illizeo applies CST + EPS + primas + 18 holidays (Loi Emiliani).
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