Public Holiday Nationwide

Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria

Name: Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria
Start: 2026-02-02
End: 2026-02-02
Location: Bolivia

Monday, February 2, 2026

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

SAT 31 Weekend

SUN 01 Weekend

MON 02 Holiday

3-day weekend (January 31 – February 2)

📣 Traveler notes

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

January 1 – New Year's Day
January 22 – Founding of the Plurinational State Day
May 1 – Labor Day
June 21 – Willkakuti
August 6 – Independence Day
Patience is highly valued; show deference and respect to elders and authorities. It is customary to greet strangers with a simple greeting (e.g., 'buenos días'). Use 'campesino' or 'indígena' instead of 'indio.'

About this holiday

This feast day honors the Virgin of Candelaria (La Morenita). This figure, depicted as a Black Madonna and the patroness of the Canary Islands, Spain, is traditionally celebrated on February 2 and August 15.