Andean New Year, also known as Willkakuti, is a public holiday in Bolivia, and it is observed on June 21 each year. The holiday commemorates the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, which is the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year.
The Winter Solstice means the arrival of winter, and people should prepare for the winter. The Winter Solstice has played an important role in agriculture worldwide since ancient times, and the native people in Bolivia depended on agriculture in pre-Colonial America.
Andean New Year was declared a national holiday in 2009, and it has been celebrated in Bolivia since 2010.
The following is the list of the Andean New Year in Bolivia from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Andean New Year | Jun 21, 2022 | Tuesday |
| Andean New Year | Jun 21, 2023 | Wednesday |
| Andean New Year | Jun 21, 2024 | Friday |
| Andean New Year | Jun 21, 2025 | Saturday |
| Andean New Year | Jun 21, 2026 | Sunday |
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