Public Holidays 2026
Venezuela
Official public holidays in Venezuela for 2026 and 2027. 34 national holidays this year.
34
Holidays in 2026
19
Remaining this year
Ascension Day
Next holiday · May 14, 2026
2026 Public Holidays
January 2026
1
Thu
New Year's Day
Día de Año Nuevo
January 1, 2026
6
Tue
Epiphany
Día de Reyes
January 6, 2026
14
Wed
Feast of the Divina Pastora
Día de la Divina Pastora
January 14, 2026
15
Thu
Teacher's Day
Día del Maestro
January 15, 2026
February 2026
12
Thu
Youth Day
Día de la Juventud
February 12, 2026
16
Mon
Carnival
Carnaval
February 16, 2026
17
Tue
Carnival
Carnaval
February 17, 2026
March 2026
8
Sun
International Women's Day
Dia Internacional de la Mujer
March 8, 2026
19
Thu
Saint Joseph's Day
Día de San José
March 19, 2026
21
Sat
Slavery Abolition Anniversary
Día del abolición de la esclavitud
March 21, 2026
31
Tue
Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira
Aniversario del fundacion del San Cristóbal
March 31, 2026
April 2026
19
Sun
Beginning of the Independence Movement
Proclamación de la Independencia
April 19, 2026
May 2026
1
Fri
Labour Day
Día del Trabajador
May 1, 2026
3
Sun
Festival of the Crosses
Día del Cruz del Mayo
May 3, 2026
10
Sun
Mother's Day
Día de las Madres
May 10, 2026
14
Thu
Ascension Day
Día de la Ascención
May 14, 2026
June 2026
4
Thu
Corpus Christi
June 4, 2026
21
Sun
Father's Day
Día de los Padres
June 21, 2026
24
Wed
Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo
Aniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo
June 24, 2026
27
Sat
Journalists' Day
Día del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoria
June 27, 2026
July 2026
5
Sun
Independence Day
Cinco de julio
July 5, 2026
19
Sun
Children's Day
Dia del niño
July 19, 2026
24
Fri
Simón Bolívar's Birthday
Natalicio del Libertador Simón Bolívar
July 24, 2026
25
Sat
Caracas City Foundation Day
Aniversario del fundacion del Caracas
July 25, 2026
August 2026
3
Mon
Flag Day
Día de la Bandera
August 3, 2026
September 2026
8
Tue
Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Día del Virgen del Valle
September 8, 2026
24
Thu
Feast of the Our Lady of Mercy
Día del Virgen de las Mercedes
September 24, 2026
October 2026
12
Mon
Day of Indigenous Resistance
Día de la Resistencia Indígena
October 12, 2026
November 2026
1
Sun
All Saints' Day
Día de Todos los Santos
November 1, 2026
2
Mon
All Souls' Day
Día de los fieles difuntos
November 2, 2026
December 2026
8
Tue
Immaculate Conception Day
La Inmaculada Concepción
December 8, 2026
24
Thu
Christmas Eve
Nochebuena
December 24, 2026
25
Fri
Christmas Day
Navidad
December 25, 2026
31
Thu
New Year's Eve
Nochevieja
December 31, 2026
2027 Public Holidays
January 2027
1
Fri
New Year's Day
Día de Año Nuevo
January 1, 2027
6
Wed
Epiphany
Día de Reyes
January 6, 2027
14
Thu
Feast of the Divina Pastora
Día de la Divina Pastora
January 14, 2027
15
Fri
Teacher's Day
Día del Maestro
January 15, 2027
February 2027
8
Mon
Carnival
Carnaval
February 8, 2027
9
Tue
Carnival
Carnaval
February 9, 2027
12
Fri
Youth Day
Día de la Juventud
February 12, 2027
March 2027
8
Mon
International Women's Day
Dia Internacional de la Mujer
March 8, 2027
19
Fri
Saint Joseph's Day
Día de San José
March 19, 2027
21
Sun
Slavery Abolition Anniversary
Día del abolición de la esclavitud
March 21, 2027
31
Wed
Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira
Aniversario del fundacion del San Cristóbal
March 31, 2027
April 2027
19
Mon
Beginning of the Independence Movement
Proclamación de la Independencia
April 19, 2027
May 2027
1
Sat
Labour Day
Día del Trabajador
May 1, 2027
3
Mon
Festival of the Crosses
Día del Cruz del Mayo
May 3, 2027
6
Thu
Ascension Day
Día de la Ascención
May 6, 2027
9
Sun
Mother's Day
Día de las Madres
May 9, 2027
27
Thu
Corpus Christi
May 27, 2027
June 2027
20
Sun
Father's Day
Día de los Padres
June 20, 2027
24
Thu
Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo
Aniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo
June 24, 2027
27
Sun
Journalists' Day
Día del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoria
June 27, 2027
July 2027
5
Mon
Independence Day
Cinco de julio
July 5, 2027
18
Sun
Children's Day
Dia del niño
July 18, 2027
24
Sat
Simón Bolívar's Birthday
Natalicio del Libertador Simón Bolívar
July 24, 2027
25
Sun
Caracas City Foundation Day
Aniversario del fundacion del Caracas
July 25, 2027
August 2027
3
Tue
Flag Day
Día de la Bandera
August 3, 2027
September 2027
8
Wed
Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Día del Virgen del Valle
September 8, 2027
24
Fri
Feast of the Our Lady of Mercy
Día del Virgen de las Mercedes
September 24, 2027
October 2027
12
Tue
Day of Indigenous Resistance
Día de la Resistencia Indígena
October 12, 2027
November 2027
1
Mon
All Saints' Day
Día de Todos los Santos
November 1, 2027
2
Tue
All Souls' Day
Día de los fieles difuntos
November 2, 2027
December 2027
8
Wed
Immaculate Conception Day
La Inmaculada Concepción
December 8, 2027
24
Fri
Christmas Eve
Nochebuena
December 24, 2027
25
Sat
Christmas Day
Navidad
December 25, 2027
31
Fri
New Year's Eve
Nochevieja
December 31, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Venezuela have in 2026?↓
Venezuela has 34 public holidays in 2026. These are nationally recognised days when most workers are entitled to a day off.
Is today a public holiday in Venezuela?↓
No, today is not a public holiday in Venezuela. The next public holiday is Ascension Day on May 14, 2026.
When is the next public holiday in Venezuela?↓
The next public holiday in Venezuela is Ascension Day, on May 14, 2026.
Are public holidays in Venezuela paid days off?↓
In most countries, employees are entitled to paid leave on official public holidays. The rules in Venezuela depend on employment contracts and local labour law. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day off ("in lieu") may apply — check with your employer or local government guidance for details.
Do public holidays in Venezuela change every year?↓
The dates of most public holidays in Venezuela are fixed by law and remain the same each year. However, some holidays — particularly those tied to religious or lunar calendars — shift by a few days annually. Our calendar is updated each year to reflect the official published dates.
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