Venezuela holiday calendar

Public holidays in Venezuela 2026

Calendar compilation last reviewed

Plan the year with every Venezuela public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.

Public holidays
14
Regional dates
0
Observances
4
Substitute dates
0

How public holidays work in Venezuela

The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Venezuela calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.

No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. February, April, June, December are the busiest months, with 3 listed dates.

Venezuela holiday dates in 2026

The table lists 18 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.

Public holidays, regional dates and cultural observances in Venezuela for 2026
DateHolidayTypeObserved day
New Year’s DayA nationwide statutory holiday opening Venezuela’s calendar year with family gatherings, music and reflection.Public holiday—
Carnival MondayThe first statutory day of Venezuela’s pre-Lenten Carnival break, marked by parades, travel and local celebrations.Public holiday—
Carnival TuesdayThe climactic statutory day of Venezuela’s Carnival season before Ash Wednesday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Carnival Tuesday in Venezuela.Public holiday—
El Callao CarnivalA UNESCO-recognised Guayanese Carnival tradition of calypso, costume and Afro-Antillean community memory, held through the Carnival season.Cultural observance—
Holy ThursdayA nationwide statutory holiday on the Thursday of Holy Week, commemorating the Last Supper in Christian tradition.Public holiday—
Good FridayA nationwide statutory holiday at the solemn centre of Christian Holy Week in Venezuela.Public holiday—
April 19A national holiday commemorating the 1810 Caracas movement that began Venezuela’s independence process.Public holiday—
Labour DayA nationwide statutory holiday recognising workers and the dignity of labour on May 1.Public holiday—
Corpus ChristiA Catholic cultural observance celebrated through Venezuela’s UNESCO-recognised Dancing Devils traditions, sixty days after Easter.Cultural observance—
Battle of CaraboboA national holiday marking the decisive 1821 Battle of Carabobo and the Venezuelan Army’s commemorative day.Public holiday—
Saint John the BaptistA UNESCO-recognised Afro-Venezuelan devotional and cultural cycle, observed on June 24 alongside the national holiday.Cultural observance—
Independence DayA national holiday commemorating the July 5, 1811 declaration of independence from Spain.Public holiday—
Bolívar’s BirthdayA national holiday honouring Simón Bolívar, born in Caracas on July 24, 1783.Public holiday—
Our Lady of CoromotoA national Catholic observance for Venezuela’s patroness, centred on Guanare and its September 11 anniversary.Cultural observance—
Indigenous Resistance DayA national holiday recognising Indigenous peoples’ resistance, survival and cultural continuity after 1492.Public holiday—
Christmas EveA nationwide statutory holiday on December 24, beginning Venezuela’s central Christmas observances.Public holiday—
Christmas DayA nationwide statutory holiday combining Christian worship, family meals and Venezuela’s long December cultural season.Public holiday—
New Year’s EveA nationwide statutory holiday on December 31, closing the year with family gatherings and midnight celebration.Public holiday—

Sources for Venezuela holidays

Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.