Venezuela Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Venezuela year 2026
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
The Three Wise Men Day (06 Jan) : Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.
Carnival / Shrove Monday (16 Feb) : Carnival / Shrove Monday is a national holiday in Venezuela
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day (17 Feb) : Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.
Saint Joseph's Day (19 Mar) : Saint Joseph's Day is a bank holiday in Venezuela
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Venezuela (Caracas)
Palm Sunday (29 Mar) : Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week.
Maundy Thursday (02 Apr) : Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday (03 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (05 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Declaration of Independence (19 Apr) : Declaration of Independence is a national holiday in Venezuela
Labor Day / May Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day (14 May) : Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Corpus Christi (04 Jun) : Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
St Anthony's Day (13 Jun) : St Anthony's Day is a bank holiday in Venezuela
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Venezuela (Caracas)
Carabobo Battle (24 Jun) : Carabobo Battle is a national holiday in Venezuela
Saint Peter and Saint Paul Holiday (29 Jun) : Saint Peter and Saint Paul Holiday is a bank holiday in Venezuela
Independence Day (05 Jul) : Independence Day is a national holiday in Venezuela
Simón Bolívar's Birthday (24 Jul) : Simón Bolívar's Birthday is a national holiday in Venezuela
Flag's Day (03 Aug) : Flag's Day is a observance in Venezuela
National Guard's Day (04 Aug) : National Guard's Day is a observance in Venezuela
Assumption of Mary (15 Aug) : The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
Our Lady of Coromoto (11 Sep) : Our Lady of Coromoto is a observance in Venezuela
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Venezuela (Caracas)
Day of Indigenous Resistance (12 Oct) : Day of Indigenous Resistance is a national holiday in Venezuela
Dr. José Gregorio Hernández Day (26 Oct) : Dr. José Gregorio Hernández Day is a observance in Venezuela
All Saints Day (01 Nov) : Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls Day (02 Nov) : All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Day of the Virgin of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá (18 Nov) : Day of the Virgin of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá is a bank holiday in Venezuela
Aviation Day (27 Nov) : Aviation Day is a observance in Venezuela
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (08 Dec) : The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Venezuela (Caracas)
Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.