| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-22 | Plurinational State Foundation Day | National |
| 2026-02-16 | Carnival | National |
| 2026-02-17 | Carnival | National |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-06-04 | Corpus Christi | National |
| 2026-06-21 | Aymara New Year | National |
| 2026-06-22 | Aymara New Year (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-08-06 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-10-17 | National Dignity Day | National |
| 2026-11-02 | All Souls' Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Bolivia have in 2026?
Bolivia has 13 public holidays in 2026: 12 national holidays, 1 substitute day. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 25 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in March, July, September. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Bolivia's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Bolivia 2026
Bolivia's public holidays create 6 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 14 - Tue 17 February: Carnival (4-day weekend, Saturday 14 February to Tuesday 17 February).
- Fri 3 - Sun 5 April: Good Friday (3-day weekend, Friday 3 April to Sunday 5 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: Labor Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Sat 20 - Mon 22 June: Aymara New Year (3-day weekend, Saturday 20 June to Monday 22 June).
- Sat 31 October - Mon 2 November: All Souls' Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 31 October to Monday 2 November).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Bolivia 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 22 June 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Aymara New Year (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across South America for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Bolivia: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Bolivia in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Bolivia.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Bolivia (2026)
Our Bolivia public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, the Feast of the Body of Christ, is held on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, sixty days after Easter. It celebrates the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist and is a public holiday in many Catholic countries, including Spain, Portugal, Poland, Brazil, Austria, parts of Germany and Switzerland, and much of Latin America. Observance typically includes processions in which the consecrated host is carried through the streets.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.