Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira
Tuesday · Aniversario del fundacion del San Cristóbal
76d agoObservance
19
Apr
Beginning of the Independence Movement
Sunday · Proclamación de la Independencia
57d agoPublic
1
May
Labour Day
Friday · Día del Trabajador
45d agoPublic
3
May
Festival of the Crosses
Sunday · Día del Cruz del Mayo
43d agoObservance
10
May
Mother's Day
Sunday · Día de las Madres
36d agoObservance
14
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Día de la Ascención
32d agoBank
4
Jun
Corpus Christi
Thursday
11d agoBank
21
Jun
Father's Day
Sunday · Día de los Padres
in 6dObservance
24
Jun
Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo
Wednesday · Aniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo
in 9dPublic
27
Jun
Journalists' Day
Saturday · Día del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoria
in 12dObservance
5
Jul
Independence Day
Sunday · Cinco de julio
in 20dPublic
19
Jul
Children's Day
Sunday · Dia del niño
in 34dObservance
24
Jul
Simón Bolívar's Birthday
Friday · Natalicio del Libertador Simón Bolívar
in 39dPublic
25
Jul
Caracas City Foundation Day
Saturday · Aniversario del fundacion del Caracas
in 40dObservance
3
Aug
Flag Day
Monday · Día de la Bandera
in 49dObservance
8
Sep
Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday · Día del Virgen del Valle
in 85dObservance
24
Sep
Feast of the Our Lady of Mercy
Thursday · Día del Virgen de las Mercedes
in 101dObservance
12
Oct
Day of Indigenous Resistance
Monday · Día de la Resistencia Indígena
in 119dPublic
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
Sunday · Día de Todos los Santos
in 139dBank
2
Nov
All Souls' Day
Monday · Día de los fieles difuntos
in 140dObservance
8
Dec
Immaculate Conception Day
Tuesday · La Inmaculada Concepción
in 176dBank
24
Dec
Christmas Eve
Thursday · Nochebuena
in 192dPublic
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday · Navidad
in 193dPublic
31
Dec
New Year's Eve
Thursday · Nochevieja
in 199dPublic
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Venezuela
In 2026, Venezuela has 34 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is January, with 4. Every month has at least one public holiday.
There are 7 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 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Carnival
February 16 · Monday
Labour Day
May 1 · Friday
Simón Bolívar's Birthday
July 24 · Friday
Flag Day
August 3 · Monday
Day of Indigenous Resistance
October 12 · Monday
All Souls' Day
November 2 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Venezuela have in 2026?+
Venezuela has 34 official public holidays in 2026, with January being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Venezuela?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Venezuela in 2026?+
7 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Venezuela?+
11 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: International Women's Day (March 8), Slavery Abolition Anniversary (March 21), Beginning of the Independence Movement (April 19), Festival of the Crosses (May 3), Mother's Day (May 10), Father's Day (June 21), Journalists' Day (June 27), Independence Day (July 5), Children's Day (July 19), Caracas City Foundation Day (July 25), All Saints' Day (November 1).