Day of the Creation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia2026 · Date · History
Bolivia’s Decreto Supremo No. 0405 of 20 January 2010 establishes 22 January each year as the Day of the Foundation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia and a national holiday; the Ministry of Labour confirmed that the 2026 commemoration remained 22 January while the day off was transferred to 23 January for that year.
About Day of the Creation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia
Bolivia commemorates the Day of the Creation or Foundation of the Plurinational State on January 22. Decreto Supremo No. 0405, dated January 20, 2010, establishes January 22 each year as the national commemorative date and holiday.
The day off can be adjusted by later target-year rules. In 2026, the Ministry of Labour stated that the January 22 commemoration remained in place while the public holiday with suspended activities was transferred to Friday, January 23.
Why Day of the Creation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia matters
The observance is a Bolivian national civic commemoration tied to the Plurinational State framework.
For travel, work or administrative planning, the nominal January 22 commemoration should be distinguished from any target-year government decision that moves the day off.
History of Day of the Creation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia
Decreto Supremo No. 0405 was issued on January 20, 2010.
The decree establishes January 22 of each year as the Day of the Foundation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia and a national holiday.
For 2026, Decreto Supremo No. 5521 and the Ministry of Labour notice transferred the public holiday to January 23 while stating that January 22 remained the commemorative date.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Government of the Plurinational State of Bolivia
Decreto Supremo No. 0405
For 2026, transferred the national day off from Thursday January 22 to Friday January 23 while preserving January 22 as the commemorative date.
Government of Bolivia / Ministry of Labour · Decreto Supremo No. 5521 and Comunicado DGTHSO-004/26
Government of Bolivia / Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Welfare for current labour-holiday notices
The 2026 Ministry of Labour communication applies the decree and publishes the target-year holiday treatment.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
5 fields not established in reviewed sources
Later institutional actions
Later recognition, renaming, mergers or date changes are kept separate from original establishment.
Also known as
Plurinational State Foundation Day
How to Observe Day of the Creation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia
Use current Bolivian government notices when planning around office, employment or service schedules.
Learn about Bolivia’s constitutional and civic history from official, academic or museum sources.
Attend public cultural or civic events where participation is welcome.
Distinguish the recurring January 22 commemoration from a one-year transfer of the day off.
For employment questions, consult the current Ministry of Labour notice or qualified local guidance rather than assuming the same schedule applies every year.
Day of the Creation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia Facts
The recurring commemorative date is January 22.
Decreto Supremo No. 0405 is dated January 20, 2010.
The decree establishes January 22 as a national holiday each year.
In 2026, the public holiday was transferred to January 23 while the commemoration remained January 22.
Future target-year holiday schedules require a fresh official-source check.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Confirm the date again before carrying it into a new year.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Aduana Nacional de Bolivia — Circular 023/2010 / Decreto Supremo No. 0405 (opens in a new tab)
National Government Decree Register
Bolivia Ministry of Labour — Comunicado DGTHSO-004/26 (opens in a new tab)
National Government Holiday Notice
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Day of the Creation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia?
22 January commemoration; target-year public-holiday date may be transferred (23 January in 2026) The documented recurrence rule is: Refresh the authoritative target-year holiday schedule; the commemoration is 22 January under Decreto Supremo No. 0405, while 2026 holiday leave was transferred to 23 January.
Does Day of the Creation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia fall on the same date every year?
Not automatically. This date is specific to a particular edition and should be confirmed for another year.
Is Day of the Creation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia an official public holiday?
Within the reviewed scope, it is identified as Bolivia national civic commemoration and public holiday framework. That status is not automatically extended to other countries or jurisdictions.
Who established or recognizes Day of the Creation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia?
The reviewed sources identify Government of the Plurinational State of Bolivia as the proclaiming or establishing body. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as Government of Bolivia / Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Welfare for current labour-holiday notices.
Is Day of the Creation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia international or country-specific?
No single country is assigned to this observance. Its documented scope is: Bolivia national civic commemoration and public holiday framework. Use that scope rather than assuming worldwide or country-specific status.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-30.
When is the Day of the Creation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia?
The recurring commemorative date is January 22.
What law establishes the date?
Bolivia’s Decreto Supremo No. 0405 of January 20, 2010 establishes January 22 each year.
Was the 2026 day off on January 22?
No. The Ministry of Labour stated that the commemoration was January 22, but the 2026 public holiday was transferred to Friday, January 23.
Will the public holiday always move to January 23?
No such recurring rule is established. The transfer cited here was for 2026, so later years should be checked against current government notices.
Is this page legal or employment advice?
No. It summarizes the reviewed government sources; practical employment or closure questions should be checked against current Bolivian rules and official notices.