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Santa Cruz Public Holidays 2026

Bolivia

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Santa Cruz for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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Choose how many days of leave you are willing to book. We work out which holiday gives you the longest run of days off for that spend, and mark the days to book in the calendar below. How this works →

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Showing the best break you can get with 2 leave days.

Best break this yearFriday, January 2, 2026

Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 → Sun, Jan 4

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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 1 leave day turns into 4 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

12 of the 13 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    Año Nuevo (New Year's Day)

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

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    Día de la Creación del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia (Plurinational State Foundation Day)

    Thursday, January 22, 2026

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    Lunes de Carnaval (Shrove Monday)

    Monday, February 16, 2026

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    Martes de Carnaval (Shrove Tuesday)

    Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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      Friday, April 3, 2026

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      Día del Trabajador (Labour Day)

      Friday, May 1, 2026

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      Corpus Christi

      Thursday, June 4, 2026

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      Año Nuevo Andino Amazónico Chaqueño (Andean Amazonian Chaqueño New Year)

      Sunday, June 21, 2026

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      Año Nuevo Andino Amazónico Chaqueño (substituto) (Andean Amazonic Chacoan New Year (substitutes))

      Monday, June 22, 2026

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        Día de la Independencia (Independence Day)

        Thursday, August 6, 2026

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        Efemérides de Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz Day)

        Thursday, September 24, 2026

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          Navidad (Christmas Day)

          Friday, December 25, 2026

        About Public Holidays in Santa Cruz

        Public holidays in Santa Cruz, Bolivia are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

        This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

        All Public Holidays in Santa Cruz, Bolivia 2026

        DateDayHolidayType
        January 1, 2026ThursdayAño Nuevo (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
        January 22, 2026ThursdayDía de la Creación del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia (Plurinational State Foundation Day)Public Holiday
        February 16, 2026MondayLunes de Carnaval (Shrove Monday)Public Holiday
        February 17, 2026TuesdayMartes de Carnaval (Shrove Tuesday)Public Holiday
        April 3, 2026FridayViernes Santo (Good Friday)Public Holiday
        May 1, 2026FridayDía del Trabajador (Labour Day)Public Holiday
        June 4, 2026ThursdayCorpus ChristiPublic Holiday
        June 21, 2026SundayAño Nuevo Andino Amazónico Chaqueño (Andean Amazonian Chaqueño New Year)Public Holiday
        June 22, 2026MondayAño Nuevo Andino Amazónico Chaqueño (substituto) (Andean Amazonic Chacoan New Year (substitutes))Public Holiday
        August 6, 2026ThursdayDía de la Independencia (Independence Day)Public Holiday
        September 24, 2026ThursdayEfemérides de Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz Day)Public Holiday
        November 2, 2026MondayTodos Santos (All Souls' Day)Public Holiday
        December 25, 2026FridayNavidad (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

        All Public Holidays in Santa Cruz, Bolivia 2027

        DateDayHolidayType
        January 1, 2027FridayAño Nuevo (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
        January 22, 2027FridayDía de la Creación del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia (Plurinational State Foundation Day)Public Holiday
        February 8, 2027MondayLunes de Carnaval (Shrove Monday)Public Holiday
        February 9, 2027TuesdayMartes de Carnaval (Shrove Tuesday)Public Holiday
        March 26, 2027FridayViernes Santo (Good Friday)Public Holiday
        May 1, 2027SaturdayDía del Trabajador (Labour Day)Public Holiday
        May 27, 2027ThursdayCorpus ChristiPublic Holiday
        June 21, 2027MondayAño Nuevo Andino Amazónico Chaqueño (Andean Amazonian Chaqueño New Year)Public Holiday
        August 6, 2027FridayDía de la Independencia (Independence Day)Public Holiday
        September 24, 2027FridayEfemérides de Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz Day)Public Holiday
        November 2, 2027TuesdayTodos Santos (All Souls' Day)Public Holiday
        December 25, 2027SaturdayNavidad (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

        Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

        Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

        Santa Cruz Holidays Explained

        Año Nuevo (New Year's Day) · January 1

        The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, usually a quiet day after New Year's Eve celebrations.

        Viernes Santo (Good Friday) · April 3

        The Friday before Easter, when Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.

        Día del Trabajador (Labour Day) · May 1

        A day honoring workers and the labor movement.

        Corpus Christi · June 4

        A Catholic feast honoring the Eucharist, held on the Thursday 60 days after Easter.

        Navidad (Christmas Day) · December 25

        Celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25 and is one of the most widely observed holidays in the world.

        Other Observances in Santa Cruz, Bolivia 2026

        These dates are marked in Santa Cruz, Bolivia but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

        DateDayHolidayType
        February 2, 2026MondayFiesta de la Virgen de Candelaria (Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria)Observance
        March 19, 2026ThursdayDía del Padre (Father's Day)Observance
        March 23, 2026MondayDía del Mar (Day of the Sea)Observance
        April 2, 2026ThursdayJueves Santo (Maundy Thursday)Observance
        April 12, 2026SundayDía del Niño (Children's Day)Observance
        May 27, 2026WednesdayDía de la Madre (Mother's Day)Observance
        June 6, 2026SaturdayDía del Maestro (Teacher's Day)Observance
        August 17, 2026MondayDía de la Bandera (Flag Day)Observance
        September 21, 2026MondayDía del Estudiante (Student's Day)Observance
        October 11, 2026SundayDía de la Mujer Boliviana (Bolivian Woman's Day)Observance
        November 1, 2026SundayTodos Santos (All Saints' Day)Observance

        Frequently Asked Questions

        How many public holidays are there in Santa Cruz?

        Santa Cruz, Bolivia has 13 public holidays in 2026, the same as the global average.

        Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Santa Cruz in 2026?

        2 public holidays fall on a weekend in Santa Cruz, Bolivia in 2026: Andean Amazonian Chaqueño New Year (Sunday, June 21), Andean Amazonic Chacoan New Year (substitutes) (Sunday, June 21). Santa Cruz, Bolivia gives a substitute day off for some of these but not others.

        Does Santa Cruz give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

        No — Santa Cruz, Bolivia does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

        What is the longest break possible in Santa Cruz in 2026?

        With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Santa Cruz, Bolivia in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, December 25–January 3, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, January 1–January 4.

        When is the next public holiday in Santa Cruz?

        The next public holiday in Santa Cruz, Bolivia is Navidad (Christmas Day) on December 25, 2026.

        Which holidays in Santa Cruz change date each year?

        Shrove Monday, Shrove Tuesday, Good Friday, Corpus Christi do not fall on the same date every year in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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