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2026 Venezuela Holidays

See public holidays in Venezuela for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

34

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

January

4 holidays

This Month

4

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Journalists' Day

1 day away

About Venezuela holidays in 2026

In 2026, Venezuela observes a variety of holidays, ranging from national independence days and religious observances to cultural celebrations and days honoring specific professions. The year begins with several religious and cultural holidays in January, followed by a busy February with Carnival. The latter half of the year features significant national days, including Independence Day in July and Simón Bolívar's Birthday. The year concludes with important religious holidays in November and December.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 6, 2026TuesdayEpiphany
January 14, 2026WednesdayFeast of the Divina Pastora
January 15, 2026ThursdayTeacher's Day
February 12, 2026ThursdayYouth Day
February 16, 2026MondayCarnival
February 17, 2026TuesdayCarnival
March 8, 2026SundayInternational Women's Day
March 19, 2026ThursdaySaint Joseph's Day
March 21, 2026SaturdaySlavery Abolition Anniversary
March 31, 2026TuesdayFoundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira
April 19, 2026SundayBeginning of the Independence Movement
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 3, 2026SundayFestival of the Crosses
May 10, 2026SundayMother's Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension Day
June 4, 2026ThursdayCorpus Christi
June 21, 2026SundayFather's Day
June 24, 2026WednesdayAnniversary of the Battle of Carabobo
June 27, 2026SaturdayJournalists' Day
July 5, 2026SundayIndependence Day
July 19, 2026SundayChildren's Day
July 24, 2026FridaySimón Bolívar's Birthday
July 25, 2026SaturdayCaracas City Foundation Day
August 3, 2026MondayFlag Day
September 8, 2026TuesdayBirth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 24, 2026ThursdayFeast of the Our Lady of Mercy
October 12, 2026MondayDay of Indigenous Resistance
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints' Day
November 2, 2026MondayAll Souls' Day
December 8, 2026TuesdayImmaculate Conception Day
December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 31, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve

Planning around Venezuela holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays are tied to religious observances, which may affect local business operations.
  • Several days honor specific professions or groups, such as Teacher's Day and Journalists' Day.
  • The calendar includes both fixed-date holidays and those that may shift annually.
  • Check the specific dates for Carnival, which can vary.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Venezuela's holiday calendar shows a relatively even distribution throughout the year, with peaks in the first and last months. January, May, June, July, and December each feature four holidays, indicating concentrated periods of observance.

The middle of the year, particularly August and October, sees fewer holidays, offering a quieter period in the calendar. February and March also present a notable cluster of observances, including the significant Carnival period.

The year includes a mix of religious festivals, national commemorations, and days dedicated to specific professions, reflecting the diverse cultural and historical landscape of Venezuela.

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