Holidays & Time

Venezuela Public Holidays 2026

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.

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

DateDayHolidayType
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic
Jan 6TuesdayEpiphanyObservance
Jan 15ThursdayTeacher's DayOptional
Feb 16MondayCarnivalPublic
Feb 17TuesdayShrove TuesdayPublic
Mar 19ThursdaySaint JosephObservance
Mar 30MondayHoly WeekObservance
Apr 2ThursdayMaundy ThursdayPublic
Apr 3FridayGood FridayPublic
Apr 5SundayEaster SundayPublic
Apr 19SundayDeclaration of IndependencePublic
May 1FridayLabour DayPublic
Jun 24WednesdayBattle of CaraboboPublic
Jul 5SundayIndependence DayPublic
Jul 24FridayBirthday of Simón BolívarPublic
Aug 3MondayFlag DayObservance
Sep 11FridayOur Lady of CoromotoObservance
Oct 12MondayDay of Indigenous ResistancePublic
Nov 1SundayAll Saints' DayObservance
Nov 2MondayAll Souls' DayObservance
Dec 8TuesdayImmaculate ConceptionObservance
Dec 10ThursdayVenezuelan Air Force DayObservance
Dec 24ThursdayChristmas EvePublic
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayPublic
Dec 31ThursdayNew Year's EvePublic

Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026

About public holidays in Venezuela

Public holidays in Venezuela are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Venezuela have in 2026?
Venezuela has 15 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
What is the next public holiday in Venezuela?
The next public holiday in Venezuela is Birthday of Simón Bolívar on July 24, 2026.
Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Venezuela?
On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Venezuela close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.

Other years

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