Employees in Bolivia are entitled to 11 fully paid statutory public holidays per year, including national, religious, and indigenous holidays. Part-time employees receive the same entitlement. Public holidays count during maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave and cannot be carried over. If employees work on a holiday, they are paid double. Local or regional holidays may also apply if officially announced. Employees can refuse work on a holiday if not given enough notice or if they have already worked 6 days that week.
Which are the public holidays for Bolivia in 2025?
January 1 - New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)
January 22 - Plurinational State Foundation Day (Día de la Fundación del Estado Plurinacional)
March 3 - Shrove Monday (Lunes de carnaval)
March 4 - Shrove Tuesday (martes de carnaval)
April 18 - Good Friday (Viernes Santo)
May 1 - Labor Day (Día del Trabajador)
June 19 - Feast of Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi)
June 21 - Andean New Year's Day (Día de año nuevo andino)
August 6 - National Day (día Nacional)
November 2 - All Saints' Day (Fiesta de Todos los Santos)
December 25 - Christmas Day (Navidad)
Which are the public holidays for Bolivia in 2026?
January 1 - New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)
January 22 - Plurinational State Foundation Day (Día de la Fundación del Estado Plurinacional)
February 16 - Shrove Monday (Lunes de carnaval)
February 17 - Shrove Tuesday (martes de carnaval)
April 3 - Good Friday (Viernes Santo)
May 1 - Labor Day (Día del Trabajador)
June 4 - Feast of Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi)
June 21 - Andean New Year's Day (Día de año nuevo andino)
August 6 - National Day (Día Nacional)
November 2 - All Saints' Day (Fiesta de Todos los Santos)
December 25 - Christmas Day (Navidad)
*Please be advised that the information provided is for general guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Clients are strongly encouraged to contact the Lifecycle - Time & Attendance team for expert guidance and assistance in navigating the intricate landscape of time off requirements in Bolivia. Consulting with our team is imperative to ensure compliance with local employment standards legislation and clearly understand the stipulated time off and attendance-related requirements. Your proactive engagement with the Time & Attendance team is vital to making informed decisions and adhering to all relevant regulations.
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