Venezuela Public Holidays 2027
Venezuela observes 15 public holidays in 2027. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Wednesday | Epiphany | Observance |
| Jan 15 | Friday | Teacher's Day | Optional |
| Feb 8 | Monday | Carnival | Public |
| Feb 9 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Public |
| Mar 19 | Friday | Saint Joseph | Observance |
| Mar 22 | Monday | Holy Week | Observance |
| Mar 25 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 19 | Monday | Declaration of Independence | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| Jun 24 | Thursday | Battle of Carabobo | Public |
| Jul 5 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Jul 24 | Saturday | Birthday of Simón Bolívar | Public |
| Aug 3 | Tuesday | Flag Day | Observance |
| Sep 11 | Saturday | Our Lady of Coromoto | Observance |
| Oct 12 | Tuesday | Day of Indigenous Resistance | Public |
| Nov 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Observance |
| Nov 2 | Tuesday | All Souls' Day | Observance |
| Dec 8 | Wednesday | Immaculate Conception | Observance |
| Dec 10 | Friday | Venezuelan Air Force Day | Observance |
| Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Friday | New Year's Eve | Public |
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 2027?
- Venezuela has 15 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Venezuela?
- The next public holiday in Venezuela is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
- 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.
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