Bolivia Holiday Overview

Summary:

Bolivia's public holidays and special holidays are introduced below. You can choose to avoid these holidays when choosing freight from China to Bolivia.

Public Holidays

New Year's Day (Año Nuevo): January 1. Like most countries in the world, Bolivians also celebrate the arrival of the new year.
Bolivian Carnival (Carnaval): February every year, the specific date is determined according to the church's Ash Wednesday. Bolivia's carnival is very lively, with grand parades, music and dance performances.
Holy Week (Semana Santa): March or April every year, the specific date is determined according to the church's Easter. This is an important Catholic holiday, and Bolivians will hold religious ceremonies and parades.
Labor Day (Día del Trabajo): May 1. Like many countries in the world, Bolivia also celebrates Labor Day to commemorate the workers' movement.
Independence Day (Día de la Independencia): August 6. Bolivia declared independence on August 6, 1825, and this day is one of the most important national holidays in Bolivia.
All Souls Day (Día de Todos los Santos): November 2. Bolivians remember their loved ones who have passed away on this day and visit their graves.
Independence Day (Día de la Independencia de Sucre): June 6. Sucre is the constitutional capital of Bolivia and June 6 is Independence Day in Sucre.

Special Holidays

Araucarilla Day (Día del Algarrobo): This holiday celebrates the Araucarilla tree, which has an important symbolic meaning in Bolivian culture. People hold various events to pay tribute to the tree.
Fiesta Grande de Chapaco: This is a large festival in the Chapaco department, and the celebration includes traditional dance, music and food. This festival showcases the unique culture of the eastern region of Bolivia.
Fiesta de los Equinoccios: Some indigenous communities in Bolivia celebrate the spring and autumn equinoxes, often with regard to agriculture and cycles in nature.
Fiesta de San Siro: This is an important religious festival in western Bolivia, with large parades and religious ceremonies.
Día del Indio: This holiday honors Bolivia's indigenous peoples and celebrates their culture and traditions.
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