New Year’s Day 2019 in Bolivia

New Year 2019 in Bolivia is certainly one of the most important days of the year. Just like the people from all over the world, people in Bolivia also make it a prerogative to enjoy the most on the occasion of New Year’s Day. Most people know, but for your convenience, we would like to say that it is celebrated on the 1st of January every year, which marks the beginning of the Gregorian Calendar.

When is New Year’s Day in 2019?

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January, 2019

(Tuesday)

New Year in Bolivia

Is New Year’s Day a Public Holiday in Bolivia?

New Year’s Day is a public holiday for the general population according to Holidays 2019. This means, offices, colleges, schools, universities, and several other academic institutions remain closed on this day.

New Year Customs in Bolivia

In Bolivia too, celebrations take place from the night of 31st itself. From there and then, the celebrations begin. There are many traditions which are specific to Bolivia itself. Pork meat is the most common food item which is cooked very commonly on the occasion of New Year’s Day in Bolivia. People go out to meet their friends and family members to spend a rejoicing night together. Champagne toasts are offered by people to make New year’s day more exciting. People celebrate another funny tradition where they wear their underwear backwards on the occasion of New year’s in Bolivia.

New Year’s Day Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2019 Tue 1 January New Year’s Day National Holiday
2020 Wed 1 January New Year’s Day National Holiday
2021 Fri 1 January New Year’s Day National Holiday
2022 Sat 1 January New Year’s Day National Holiday
2023 Sun 1 January New Year’s Day National Holiday
2024 Mon 1 January New Year’s Day National Holiday
2025 Wed 1 January New Year’s Day National Holiday

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Quick Facts

This year: Tue, 1 January 2019
Next year: Wed, 1 January 2020
Type: National Holiday