Bolivia Public Holidays 2027
Bolivia observes 11 public holidays in 2027. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 22 | Friday | Plurinational State Foundation Day | Public |
| Feb 2 | Tuesday | Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria | Observance |
| Feb 8 | Monday | Shrove Monday | Public |
| Feb 9 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Public |
| Mar 19 | Friday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Mar 23 | Tuesday | Day of the Sea | Observance |
| Mar 25 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Observance |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 12 | Monday | Children's Day | Observance |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Public |
| May 27 | Thursday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Jun 6 | Sunday | Teacher's Day | Observance |
| Jun 21 | Monday | Andean Amazonian Chaqueño New Year | Public |
| Aug 6 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 17 | Tuesday | Flag Day | Observance |
| Sep 21 | Tuesday | Student's Day | Observance |
| Oct 11 | Monday | Bolivian Woman's Day | Observance |
| Nov 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Observance |
| Nov 2 | Tuesday | All Souls' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Bolivia
Public holidays in Bolivia are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Bolivia have in 2027?
- Bolivia has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Bolivia?
- The next public holiday in Bolivia is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Bolivia?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Bolivia close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.