Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira
Monday · Aniversario del fundacion del San Cristóbal
Observance
19
Apr
Beginning of the Independence Movement
Saturday · Proclamación de la Independencia
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Thursday · Día del Trabajador
Public
3
May
Festival of the Crosses
Saturday · Día del Cruz del Mayo
Observance
11
May
Mother's Day
Sunday · Día de las Madres
Observance
29
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Día de la Ascención
Bank
15
Jun
Father's Day
Sunday · Día de los Padres
Observance
19
Jun
Corpus Christi
Thursday
Bank
24
Jun
Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo
Tuesday · Aniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo
Public
27
Jun
Journalists' Day
Friday · Día del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoria
Observance
5
Jul
Independence Day
Saturday · Cinco de julio
Public
20
Jul
Children's Day
Sunday · Dia del niño
Observance
24
Jul
Simón Bolívar's Birthday
Thursday · Natalicio del Libertador Simón Bolívar
Public
25
Jul
Caracas City Foundation Day
Friday · Aniversario del fundacion del Caracas
Observance
3
Aug
Flag Day
Sunday · Día de la Bandera
Observance
8
Sep
Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday · Día del Virgen del Valle
Observance
24
Sep
Feast of the Our Lady of Mercy
Wednesday · Día del Virgen de las Mercedes
Observance
12
Oct
Day of Indigenous Resistance
Sunday · Día de la Resistencia Indígena
Public
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
Saturday · Día de Todos los Santos
Bank
2
Nov
All Souls' Day
Sunday · Día de los fieles difuntos
Observance
8
Dec
Immaculate Conception Day
Monday · La Inmaculada Concepción
Bank
24
Dec
Christmas Eve
Wednesday · Nochebuena
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Thursday · Navidad
Public
31
Dec
New Year's Eve
Wednesday · Nochevieja
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Venezuela
In 2025, Venezuela has 34 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is March, with 6. Every month has at least one public holiday.
There are 8 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 11 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Flag Day (August 3) to Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8): 36 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is New Year's Eve (December 31).
Long weekends in 2025
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Epiphany
January 6 · Monday
Carnival
March 3 · Monday
Slavery Abolition Anniversary
March 21 · Friday
Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira
March 31 · Monday
Journalists' Day
June 27 · Friday
Caracas City Foundation Day
July 25 · Friday
Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 8 · Monday
Immaculate Conception Day
December 8 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Venezuela have in 2025?+
Venezuela has 34 official public holidays in 2025, with March being the busiest month (6).
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in Venezuela?+
The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Venezuela in 2025?+
8 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2025 holidays fall on a weekend in Venezuela?+
11 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: International Women's Day (March 8), Beginning of the Independence Movement (April 19), Festival of the Crosses (May 3), Mother's Day (May 11), Father's Day (June 15), Independence Day (July 5), Children's Day (July 20), Flag Day (August 3), Day of Indigenous Resistance (October 12), All Saints' Day (November 1), All Souls' Day (November 2).