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Achocalla, La Paz Department, Bolivia – Bolivia Flag

Current Date And Time In Achocalla, Bolivia

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
21:27:55 BOT
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (BOT)
Population: 19,583

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Achocalla, La Paz Department


Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for Achocalla. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in Achocalla.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Achocalla observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Día de la Independencia de Bolivia on August 6) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Achocalla.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Achocalla, La Paz Department

This is Bolivia's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Bolivia's country-level and La Paz Department holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Achocalla as anywhere else in Bolivia.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Achocalla

These are Bolivia's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Bolivia's country and La Paz Department holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Achocalla just as everywhere else in Bolivia.

Holiday NameFixed DateCategoryClosure StatusOfficial Source
Día de la Independencia de BoliviaAugust 6National HolidayFull National Closurewww.presidencia.gob.bo

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Achocalla

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

HolidayDateOpportunity
Día de la Independencia de BoliviaFri, Aug 6, 2027Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Achocalla

Businesses in Achocalla generally follow the same statutory closure pattern as the rest of Bolivia: banks and government offices close fully, while retail and hospitality tend to trim hours rather than close for the day.

A statutory holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday in Achocalla doesn't simply get skipped — Bolivia's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 19,583 and running on the America/La_Paz time zone, Achocalla follows Bolivia's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Achocalla Public Holidays

Are banks in Achocalla closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Achocalla close on official statutory public holidays.


What public holidays are observed in Achocalla?

Public holidays observed in Achocalla include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Bolivia, since Achocalla doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.


How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Achocalla?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Achocalla so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.


Do public holidays in Achocalla differ from other cities in Bolivia?

No — public holidays in Bolivia are set nationally, not city by city, so Achocalla observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Bolivia. This page is a convenient Achocalla-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.


What time zone does Achocalla use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Achocalla runs on the America/La_Paz time zone. Since Bolivia's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Achocalla — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.


Where do Achocalla's public holiday dates come from?

Achocalla follows Bolivia's national statutory holidays, published via www.presidencia.gob.bo — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Achocalla Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 1 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Día de la Independencia de Bolivia (August 6)
📍 Achocalla Quick Facts
State / Province: La Paz Department
Population: 19,583
Time Zone: America/La_Paz
Coordinates: -16.5739°, -68.1511°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: -04:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 911
Driving Side: Right side