2023 BOLIVIA HOLIDAYS

2023 Public Holidays Bolivia Service

The above is the list of 2023 public holidays declared in Bolivia which includes federal, regional government holidays and popular observances. We also provide Bolivia holiday calendar for 2023 in Word, Excel, PDF and printable online formats.

Located in South America, Bolivia is a multiethnic community with an estimated population of 11 million. Bolivians love fun and enjoy all their ten public holidays and festivals to the maximum. Bolivian festivals are colorful and voracious, with long parades and dances in beautiful costumes across the streets. Indeed, it is the best experience for any fun-loving traveler.

Bolivians are majorly catholic, which makes most of their public holiday’s religious. Bolivian government made it official that if any public holiday falls on a Sunday, the day is observed the following Monday. The law in Bolivia states that local authorities can only declare a maximum of three additional, one time holidays every year. However, every state is required to have a unique holiday to mark the day of its origin.

During public holidays, government offices, schools and banks are closed down. Public transportation is usually operational, but the schedule is tight, unlike regular days. It is therefore desirable to book your tickets in good time if you have plans of traveling. However, most retail stores and other businesses remain open and run offers and discounts to their customers as a way of celebrating the holidays.

Bolivian public holidays are a central part of life within their country. Santa Cruz is the capital city of Bolivia, where most of the religious celebration takes place. A considerable number of the population still lives a traditional lifestyle, and their music is played in the olden ways with reed flutes and many more. Most of the holidays are marked with this music and playing traditional instruments.