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Bolivia Holidays 2025

Complete list of public holidays and observances

26 holidaysUpdated: 11/13/2025

About These Holidays

This list includes national holidays, public holidays, and observances for Bolivia in 2025. Some holidays may be regional or observed only in specific locations.

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January
Wed
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
National holiday
Mon
Monday, January 6, 2025
Epiphany
Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.
Observance
Wed
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Plurinational State Foundation Day
Plurinational State Foundation Day is a national holiday in Bolivia
National holiday
February
Sun
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Feast of Candelaria
Feast of Candelaria is a observance and Christian holiday in Bolivia
Christian
March
Mon
Monday, March 3, 2025
Carnival / Shrove Monday
Carnival / Shrove Monday is a national holiday in Bolivia
National holiday
Tue
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.
National holiday
Wed
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Father Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Observance
Thu
Thursday, March 20, 2025
March Equinox
March Equinox in Bolivia (La Paz)
Season
Sun
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Day of the Sea
Day of the Sea is a observance in Bolivia
Observance
April
Sat
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Children's Day
Children's Day is a observance in Bolivia
Observance
Thu
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Christian
Fri
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Christian
May
Thu
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
National holiday
Tue
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Observance
June
Thu
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
National holiday
Sat
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Aymara New Year Day
Aymara New Year Day is a national holiday in Bolivia
National holiday
Sat
Saturday, June 21, 2025
June Solstice
June Solstice in Bolivia (La Paz)
Season
August
Wed
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Independence Day
Independence Day is a national holiday in Bolivia
National holiday
Sun
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Flag Day
Flag Day is a observance in Bolivia
Observance
September
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
September Equinox
September Equinox in Bolivia (La Paz)
Season
October
Sat
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Bolivian Women's Day
Bolivian Women's Day is a observance in Bolivia
Observance
Sun
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Day of Decolonization
Day of Decolonization is a observance in Bolivia
Observance
Fri
Friday, October 17, 2025
Day of Dignity
Day of Dignity is a observance in Bolivia
Observance
November
Sun
Sunday, November 2, 2025
All Saints Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
National holiday
December
Sun
Sunday, December 21, 2025
December Solstice
December Solstice in Bolivia (La Paz)
Season
Thu
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christian

Understanding Bolivia Holidays 2025

Holiday Culture in Bolivia

Bolivia celebrates a unique blend of cultural, religious, and national holidays throughout the year. The holiday calendar reflects the nation's rich heritage and diverse traditions.

Major Holidays in Bolivia

New Year's Day

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

National holiday

Aymara New Year Day

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Aymara New Year Day is a national holiday in Bolivia

National holiday

Independence Day

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Independence Day is a national holiday in Bolivia

National holiday

Holiday Pattern & Statistics

Bolivia observes 26 official holidays in 2025. The typical range for countries in this region is 10-12 holidays annually.

Bolivia's 26 official holidays reflect the nation's catholic-indigenous heritage and bolivian traditions. Holiday observance may vary by region within the country.

Business Travel & Coordination

Plan business travel to Bolivia carefully around major holidays when offices close and transportation becomes congested. Check regional variations as holiday observance may differ across provinces or states.

Cultural Traditions

Bolivia's holiday traditions emphasize family gatherings, traditional foods, and community celebrations. Many holidays involve multi-day festivities with distinct customs for each day.

Timezone Coordination Tips

When coordinating meetings with Bolivia, verify holiday schedules in advance as dates may vary, especially for lunar calendar-based holidays. Use SyncMyTime's timezone tools to ensure perfect scheduling alignment.

Why Check Bolivia Public Holidays?

  • Plan business meetings and avoid scheduling conflicts during bank closures
  • Coordinate with remote teams and international colleagues across time zones
  • Book travel and accommodations around peak holiday periods for better rates
  • Respect cultural and religious observances important to local communities
  • Optimize project timelines and deadlines accounting for reduced business days
  • Anticipate supply chain and logistics disruptions during major holidays

Frequently Asked Questions

Stay Perfectly Synchronized

Our holiday calendar for Bolivia is regularly updated to ensure accuracy. Use this information alongside our Bolivia timezone tools and meeting planner to coordinate seamlessly with Bolivia and stay perfectly synchronized with local schedules.