WONE Global's guide to Colombia records this change under people and visas. Each statement below has been checked against the source it links to.
The statutory maximum working week has been reduced in stages; it fell from 44 to 42 hours on 15 July 2026.
Ordinary working hours.
Chambers and Partners (Baker McKenzie S.A.S.) · Doing Business In... 2026: Colombia ↗ Checked against a secondary source · Not yet professionally reviewed · checked 19 October 2026
This is a summary of the rule as published, not advice on how it applies to you. The WONE Global Partner for this service in Colombia can advise on that.











