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Flag of BoliviaBolivia Holidays 2028: Public Holidays in Bolivia

Bolivia has 12 national public holidays in 2028. 10 of them fall on a weekday and 2 on a weekend. There are 5 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.

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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
5
Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays

Bolivia public holidays 2028 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
Weekend New Year's Day Next Año Nuevo Public holiday
Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria Fiesta de la Virgen de Candelaria Public holiday
Carnival Feriado por Carnaval Public holiday
Carnival Feriado por Carnaval Public holiday
Good Friday Viernes Santo Public holiday
Labour Day Dia del trabajo Public holiday
Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Public holiday
Andean New Year Año Nuevo Andino Public holiday
Agrarian Reform Day Día de la Revolución Agraria Public holiday
Weekend Independence Day Dia de la Patria Public holiday
All Saints' Day Todos Santos Public holiday
Christmas Day Navidad Public holiday

Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.

Bolivia holiday calendar 2028

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

January 1

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February 3

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March

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April 1

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May 1

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June 2

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July

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August 2

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September

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October

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November 1

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December 1

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Long weekends in Bolivia 2028

5 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

4days

Sat 26 Feb – Tue 29 Feb

No leave needed

3days

Fri 14 Apr – Sun 16 Apr

No leave needed

3days

Sat 29 Apr – Mon 1 May

No leave needed

4days

Thu 15 Jun – Sun 18 Jun

Take off Fri 16 Jun

4days

Thu 2 Nov – Sun 5 Nov

Take off Fri 3 Nov

3days

Sat 23 Dec – Mon 25 Dec

No leave needed

3days

Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan

No leave needed

Bolivia vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2028

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Planning a trip to Bolivia?

On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in Bolivia

How many public holidays does Bolivia have in 2028?

12 national public holidays. That ranks Bolivia #100 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2028.

How many long weekends are there in Bolivia in 2028?

5 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 16 Jun) for 4 days in a row from 15 June.

Which Bolivia public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?

New Year's Day (Sat 1 Jan) and Independence Day (Sun 6 Aug). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in Bolivia?

February, with 3 national holidays: Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria, Carnival and Carnival.