Public Holidays in Venezuela
Venezuela observes 15 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Venezuela
- Birthday of Simón BolívarFriday, July 24, 2026
- Day of Indigenous ResistanceMonday, October 12, 2026
- Christmas EveThursday, December 24, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
- New Year's EveThursday, December 31, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Observance |
| Jan 15 | Thursday | Teacher's Day | Optional |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Carnival | Public |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Public |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Saint Joseph | Observance |
| Mar 30 | Monday | Holy Week | Observance |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 19 | Sunday | Declaration of Independence | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| Jun 24 | Wednesday | Battle of Carabobo | Public |
| Jul 5 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| Jul 24 | Friday | Birthday of Simón Bolívar | Public |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Flag Day | Observance |
| Sep 11 | Friday | Our Lady of Coromoto | Observance |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Day of Indigenous Resistance | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Observance |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Observance |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception | Observance |
| Dec 10 | Thursday | Venezuelan Air Force Day | Observance |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026
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