Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira
Friday · Aniversario del fundacion del San Cristóbal
Observance
19
Apr
Beginning of the Independence Movement
Wednesday · Proclamación de la Independencia
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Monday · Día del Trabajador
Public
3
May
Festival of the Crosses
Wednesday · Día del Cruz del Mayo
Observance
14
May
Mother's Day
Sunday · Día de las Madres
Observance
25
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Día de la Ascención
Bank
15
Jun
Corpus Christi
Thursday
Bank
18
Jun
Father's Day
Sunday · Día de los Padres
Observance
24
Jun
Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo
Saturday · Aniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo
Public
27
Jun
Journalists' Day
Tuesday · Día del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoria
Observance
5
Jul
Independence Day
Wednesday · Cinco de julio
Public
16
Jul
Children's Day
Sunday · Dia del niño
Observance
24
Jul
Simón Bolívar's Birthday
Monday · Natalicio del Libertador Simón Bolívar
Public
25
Jul
Caracas City Foundation Day
Tuesday · Aniversario del fundacion del Caracas
Observance
3
Aug
Flag Day
Thursday · Día de la Bandera
Observance
8
Sep
Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Friday · Día del Virgen del Valle
Observance
24
Sep
Feast of the Our Lady of Mercy
Sunday · Día del Virgen de las Mercedes
Observance
12
Oct
Day of Indigenous Resistance
Thursday · Día de la Resistencia Indígena
Public
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
Wednesday · Día de Todos los Santos
Bank
2
Nov
All Souls' Day
Thursday · Día de los fieles difuntos
Observance
8
Dec
Immaculate Conception Day
Friday · La Inmaculada Concepción
Bank
24
Dec
Christmas Eve
Sunday · Nochebuena
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Monday · Navidad
Public
31
Dec
New Year's Eve
Sunday · Nochevieja
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Venezuela
In 2028, 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 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 2028
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Feast of the Divina Pastora
January 14 · Friday
Carnival
February 28 · Monday
Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira
March 31 · Friday
Labour Day
May 1 · Monday
Simón Bolívar's Birthday
July 24 · Monday
Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 8 · Friday
Immaculate Conception Day
December 8 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Venezuela have in 2028?+
Venezuela has 34 official public holidays in 2028, with January being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Venezuela?+
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Venezuela in 2028?+
8 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Venezuela?+
11 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day (January 1), Teacher's Day (January 15), Youth Day (February 12), Saint Joseph's Day (March 19), Mother's Day (May 14), Father's Day (June 18), Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo (June 24), Children's Day (July 16), Feast of the Our Lady of Mercy (September 24), Christmas Eve (December 24), New Year's Eve (December 31).