Public Holiday Nationwide

Plurinational State Foundation Day

Name: Plurinational State Foundation Day
Start: 2026-01-22
End: 2026-01-22
Location: Bolivia

Thursday, January 22, 2026

January 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

4-Day Block

THU 22 Holiday

FRI 23 Bridge Day

SAT 24 Weekend

SUN 25 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on January 23

📣 Traveler notes

Bolivia is a multiethnic South American destination, noted for its rich geography, including diverse landscapes and vibrant indigenous culture.

January 1 – New Year's Day
January 22 – Plurinational State Foundation Day
May 1 – Labor Day
June 21 – Willkakuti
August 6 – Independence Day
Punctuality is required for business, though general social lateness should be expected. Show respect to elders and authority by using titles (Señor/Señora). Always greet people you encounter. When referring to indigenous people, use 'campesino' or 'indígena' instead of 'indio'.

About this holiday

Bolivia is a landlocked, multiethnic country in central South America. Its diverse geography includes the Andean region, Amazonian plain, Gran Chaco, temperate valleys, high Altiplano plateau, and tropical wetlands. La Paz serves as the executive and legislative seat, while Sucre is the constitutional capital. Santa Cruz de la Sierra is the largest city and industrial center.