Public Holidays in Venezuela (2026)
15 public holidays and 9 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Venezuela
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 15
- Observances
- 9
- Next Holiday
- Declaration of Independence (Sun, Apr 19)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public |
| Tue, Jan 6 | Epiphany | Observance |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Carnival | Public |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Shrove Tuesday | Public |
| Thu, Mar 19 | Saint Joseph | Observance |
| Mon, Mar 30 | Holy Week | Observance |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Public |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Sun, Apr 19 | Declaration of Independence | Public |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Public |
| Wed, Jun 24 | Battle of Carabobo | Public |
| Sun, Jul 5 | Independence Day | Public |
| Fri, Jul 24 | Birthday of Simón Bolívar | Public |
| Mon, Aug 3 | Flag Day | Observance |
| Fri, Sep 11 | Our Lady of Coromoto | Observance |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Day of Indigenous Resistance | Public |
| Sun, Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Observance |
| Mon, Nov 2 | All Souls' Day | Observance |
| Tue, Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Observance |
| Thu, Dec 10 | Venezuelan Air Force Day | Observance |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| Thu, Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Venezuela have in 2026?
- Venezuela has 15 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in Venezuela?
- The next public holiday is Declaration of Independence on Sun, Apr 19.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Venezuela?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.