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Public Holiday Regional: BO-O

Carnival in Oruro

February 2026
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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Reduced
  • Restaurants Mostly closed
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block
FRI 13 Holiday
SAT 14 Weekend
SUN 15 Weekend

3-day weekend (February 13 – February 15)

📣 Traveler notes

Bolivia is a geographically diverse and multiethnic South American country, known for its mountain landscapes and rich indigenous culture.

  • January 1 - New Year's Day
  • January 22 - Founding of the Plurinational State Day
  • May 1 - Labor Day
  • June 21 - Willkakuti (official holiday)
  • August 6 - Independence Day

About this holiday

The Carnival of Oruro is a major religious and cultural festival in Oruro, Bolivia, combining indigenous traditions with Christian rituals honoring the Virgin of Socavón. It is recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.