Holiday Calendar
Bolivia Public Holidays 2026
Official national and public holidays for Bolivia in 2026.
Bolivia is one of South America's most extraordinary travel destinations — a landlocked nation of staggering altitude, surreal landscapes, and living Indigenous cultures that have endured for thousands of years. Straddling the Andes and spilling down into the Amazon basin, Bolivia encompasses an astonishing variety of terrain: the vast treeless altiplano plateau, the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Real, the…
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12
Next Holiday
Corpus Christi
Days Until Next
14
Year
2026
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jan 1, 2026
Thursday
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Año Nuevo | New Year's Day | Public |
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Feb 2, 2026
Monday
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Fiesta de la Virgen de Candelaria | Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria | Public |
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Feb 16, 2026
Monday
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Feriado por Carnaval | Carnival | Public |
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Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday
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Feriado por Carnaval | Carnival | Public |
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Apr 3, 2026
Friday
|
Viernes Santo | Good Friday | Public |
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May 1, 2026
Friday
|
Dia del trabajo | Labour Day | Public |
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Jun 4, 2026
Thursday
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Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi | Public |
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Jun 21, 2026
Sunday
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Año Nuevo Andino | Andean New Year | Public |
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Aug 2, 2026
Sunday
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Día de la Revolución Agraria | Agrarian Reform Day | Public |
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Aug 6, 2026
Thursday
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Dia de la Patria | Independence Day | Public |
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Nov 2, 2026
Monday
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Todos Santos | All Saints' Day | Public |
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Dec 25, 2026
Friday
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Navidad | Christmas Day | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Bolivia have in 2026?
Bolivia has 12 public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in Bolivia?
The next public holiday in Bolivia is Corpus Christi on June 4, 2026.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Bolivia?
Yes, banks and government offices are typically closed on national public holidays in Bolivia. ATMs remain accessible.
Do shops open on public holidays in Bolivia?
This varies. In major cities, shops may remain open on some holidays, while smaller towns and rural areas often close on national public holidays in Bolivia.
Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Bolivia?
Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Bolivia in 2026.
Are public holidays paid days off in Bolivia?
In Bolivia, national public holidays are generally considered paid days off for employees. Specific rules may vary by employment contract and sector.
Are there long weekends in Bolivia in 2026?
Long weekends occur when a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday. Check the holiday calendar above to identify these dates in Bolivia for 2026.
Do public holidays in Bolivia affect travel and transport?
Yes. On major public holidays in Bolivia, public transport may run on reduced schedules and many businesses may be closed or operate reduced hours.