Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira
Wednesday · Aniversario del fundacion del San Cristóbal
Observance
19
Apr
Beginning of the Independence Movement
Monday · Proclamación de la Independencia
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Saturday · Día del Trabajador
Public
3
May
Festival of the Crosses
Monday · Día del Cruz del Mayo
Observance
6
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Día de la Ascención
Bank
9
May
Mother's Day
Sunday · Día de las Madres
Observance
27
May
Corpus Christi
Thursday
Bank
20
Jun
Father's Day
Sunday · Día de los Padres
Observance
24
Jun
Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo
Thursday · Aniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo
Public
27
Jun
Journalists' Day
Sunday · Día del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoria
Observance
5
Jul
Independence Day
Monday · Cinco de julio
Public
18
Jul
Children's Day
Sunday · Dia del niño
Observance
24
Jul
Simón Bolívar's Birthday
Saturday · Natalicio del Libertador Simón Bolívar
Public
25
Jul
Caracas City Foundation Day
Sunday · Aniversario del fundacion del Caracas
Observance
3
Aug
Flag Day
Tuesday · Día de la Bandera
Observance
8
Sep
Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wednesday · Día del Virgen del Valle
Observance
24
Sep
Feast of the Our Lady of Mercy
Friday · Día del Virgen de las Mercedes
Observance
12
Oct
Day of Indigenous Resistance
Tuesday · Día de la Resistencia Indígena
Public
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
Monday · Día de Todos los Santos
Bank
2
Nov
All Souls' Day
Tuesday · Día de los fieles difuntos
Observance
8
Dec
Immaculate Conception Day
Wednesday · La Inmaculada Concepción
Bank
24
Dec
Christmas Eve
Friday · Nochebuena
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Saturday · Navidad
Public
31
Dec
New Year's Eve
Friday · Nochevieja
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Venezuela
In 2027, Venezuela has 34 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is May, with 5. Every month has at least one public holiday.
There are 13 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 9 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 2027
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Friday
Teacher's Day
January 15 · Friday
Carnival
February 8 · Monday
Youth Day
February 12 · Friday
International Women's Day
March 8 · Monday
Saint Joseph's Day
March 19 · Friday
Beginning of the Independence Movement
April 19 · Monday
Festival of the Crosses
May 3 · Monday
Independence Day
July 5 · Monday
Feast of the Our Lady of Mercy
September 24 · Friday
All Saints' Day
November 1 · Monday
Christmas Eve
December 24 · Friday
New Year's Eve
December 31 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Venezuela have in 2027?+
Venezuela has 34 official public holidays in 2027, with May being the busiest month (5).
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Venezuela?+
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Venezuela in 2027?+
13 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend in Venezuela?+
9 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Slavery Abolition Anniversary (March 21), Labour Day (May 1), Mother's Day (May 9), Father's Day (June 20), Journalists' Day (June 27), Children's Day (July 18), Simón Bolívar's Birthday (July 24), Caracas City Foundation Day (July 25), Christmas Day (December 25).