Public holidays

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14 public holidays observed in Bolivia during 2026. 2 school breaks shape travel demand. 10 long weekend opportunities.

Public holidays

14

Long weekends

10

School breaks

2

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National holidays apply everywhere in Bolivia. Pick a state to see additional regional dates.

All 2026 holidays

14 total
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January 2026

  1. Jan1
    New Year's Day

    Thursday

  2. Jan23

    Plurinational State Day

    Friday

February 2026

  1. Feb16
    Carnival Monday

    Monday

  2. Feb17
    Carnival Tuesday

    Tuesday

April 2026

  1. Apr3
    Good Friday

    Friday

May 2026

  1. May1
    Labour Day

    Friday

June 2026

  1. Jun4
    Corpus Christi

    Thursday

  2. Jun5

    Corpus Christi Holiday

    Friday

  3. Jun22

    Aymara New Year

    Monday

August 2026

  1. Aug2

    Agrarian Reform Day

    Sunday Β· Weekend

  2. Aug6

    Independence Day

    Thursday

  3. Aug7

    Independence Day Holiday

    Friday

November 2026

  1. Nov2
    All Souls' Day

    Monday

December 2026

  1. Dec25
    Christmas Day

    Friday

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Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

New Year's Day

Jan 1 – 4

4days off
Thu1β˜…
Fri2↓ off
Sat3Β·
Sun4Β·

Take 1 day off β†’ 4-day weekend

Plurinational State Day

Jan 23 – 25

3days off
Fri23β˜…
Sat24Β·
Sun25Β·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Carnival

Feb 14 – 17

4days off
Sat14Β·
Sun15Β·
Mon16β˜…
Tue17β˜…

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Good Friday

Apr 3 – 5

3days off
Fri3β˜…
Sat4Β·
Sun5Β·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Labour Day

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1β˜…
Sat2Β·
Sun3Β·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Corpus Christi

Jun 4 – 7

4days off
Thu4β˜…
Fri5β˜…
Sat6Β·
Sun7Β·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Aymara New Year

Jun 20 – 22

3days off
Sat20Β·
Sun21Β·
Mon22β˜…

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Independence Day

Aug 6 – 9

4days off
Thu6β˜…
Fri7β˜…
Sat8Β·
Sun9Β·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

All Souls' Day

Oct 31 – Nov 2

3days off
Sat31Β·
Sun1Β·
Mon2β˜…

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Christmas Day

Dec 25 – 27

3days off
Fri25β˜…
Sat26Β·
Sun27Β·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

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School holidays 2026

When schools are closed β€” peak travel demand from families.

Jun29

Winter Break

Jun 29 – Jul 10 Β· 12 days

Dec3

Summer Holidays

Dec 3 – Feb 1 Β· 61 days

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Important public holiday information Β· Bolivia

General information

  • β€’Some holidays may be transferred to an adjacent day by annual presidential decree (Decreto Supremo). Bridge days (asuetos) may also be decreed between a holiday and a weekend.

Frequently asked questions

What are the public holidays in Bolivia in 2026?
Bolivia observes 14 public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Plurinational State Day (January 23, 2026), Carnival Monday (February 16, 2026), Carnival Tuesday (February 17, 2026), Good Friday (April 3, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Bolivia have in 2026?
Bolivia observes 14 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is New Year's Day in Bolivia 2026?
New Year's Day in Bolivia falls on January 1, 2026.
When is Plurinational State Day in Bolivia 2026?
Plurinational State Day in Bolivia falls on January 23, 2026.
When is Carnival Monday in Bolivia 2026?
Carnival Monday in Bolivia falls on February 16, 2026.
When is Carnival Tuesday in Bolivia 2026?
Carnival Tuesday in Bolivia falls on February 17, 2026.
When is Good Friday in Bolivia 2026?
Good Friday in Bolivia falls on April 3, 2026.
When is Labour Day in Bolivia 2026?
Labour Day in Bolivia falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Corpus Christi in Bolivia 2026?
Corpus Christi in Bolivia falls on June 4, 2026.
When is Corpus Christi Holiday in Bolivia 2026?
Corpus Christi Holiday in Bolivia falls on June 5, 2026.
When is Aymara New Year in Bolivia 2026?
Aymara New Year in Bolivia falls on June 22, 2026.
When is Agrarian Reform Day in Bolivia 2026?
Agrarian Reform Day in Bolivia falls on August 2, 2026.
When is Independence Day in Bolivia 2026?
Independence Day in Bolivia falls on August 6, 2026.
When is Independence Day Holiday in Bolivia 2026?
Independence Day Holiday in Bolivia falls on August 7, 2026.
When is All Souls' Day in Bolivia 2026?
All Souls' Day in Bolivia falls on November 2, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Bolivia 2026?
Christmas Day in Bolivia falls on December 25, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Bolivia?
Most public holidays in Bolivia are observed only on the exact date. Some countries grant a substitute weekday off when a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday β€” check the notes for each holiday above.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Bolivia?
Yes β€” most banks, public administration offices, and the stock exchange close on national public holidays. Some retail and tourism businesses stay open.
What is a "bridge day"?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend (e.g. a Friday after a Thursday holiday). Many people take this day off to extend the long weekend without using extra vacation.
Are these dates official for Bolivia?
Dates are sourced from official government publications and the relevant ministries. Always confirm regional and local observances closer to your travel date β€” especially for substitute holidays and bank-only days.
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