Why is July 5 a holiday in Colombia

July 5 is a public holiday in Colombia in commemoration of the celebration of Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day in our country. This religious festival is one of the mobile dates of the Colombian calendar subject to Law 51 or Emiliani law. That is, the official day of San Pedro and San Pablo is June 29 , however due to this law the holiday runs to the following Monday, which for this 2021 falls on July 5.

Read on and find out why Saint Peter and Saint Paul Day is celebrated in Colombia.

Why is Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day celebrated on July 5 in Colombia?

The Day of Saint Peter and Saint Paul has its origins in the biblical scriptures. Saint Peter was one of the most outstanding disciples of Jesus Christ and considered the first Pope in Catholic history. On the other hand, Saint Paul is revered and known as the Apostle of the Gentiles and is believed to be one of the most important creators of the Catholic Church.

In this celebration of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the martyrdom of these two apostles and, also, of Simon, is commemorated in Rome. It is one of the biggest celebrations for Catholic and Orthodox Christians.

In Colombia , in addition to being a religious date, the festivities of San Pedro and San Pablo are regional celebrations that take place in the departments of Huila, Tolima and Meta with the Reinado Nacional del Bambuco, the National Festival of Colombian Folklore and the Reinado Nacional del Joropo. , respectively.