Venezuela Public Holidays

Venezuela observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Overview

Venezuela observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.

Explore the holiday calendar for Venezuela by year below.

2026 holidays

A quick look at upcoming holidays in Venezuela.

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
Jan 6TuesdayEpiphany
Jan 14WednesdayFeast of the Divina Pastora
Jan 15ThursdayTeacher's Day
Feb 12ThursdayYouth Day
Feb 16MondayCarnival
Feb 17TuesdayCarnival
Mar 8SundayInternational Women's Day
Mar 19ThursdaySaint Joseph's Day
Mar 21SaturdaySlavery Abolition Anniversary
Mar 31TuesdayFoundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira
Apr 19SundayBeginning of the Independence Movement
May 1FridayLabour Day
May 3SundayFestival of the Crosses
May 10SundayMother's Day

Holiday calendar by year

Years are listed in ascending order.