Venezuela public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Venezuela): Christmas Eve, on Thursday, December 24, 2026, 50 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 7
Venezuela public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 16 | Monday | Carnival |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 19 | Sunday | Declaration of Independence |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| June 24 | Wednesday | Battle of Carabobo |
| July 5 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| July 24 | Friday | Birthday of Simón Bolívar |
| October 12 | Monday | Day of Indigenous Resistance |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- December 31 – January 45 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- February 14 – February 174 days off
- April 2 – April 54 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- July 24 – July 263 days off
- October 10 – October 123 days off
- December 24 – December 274 days off
- December 31 – January 34 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| January 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| January 15 | Thursday | Teacher's Day |
| March 19 | Thursday | Saint Joseph |
| March 30 – April 5 | Monday | Holy Week |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| August 3 | Monday | Flag Day |
| September 11 | Friday | Our Lady of Coromoto |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| November 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day |
| December 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception |
| December 10 | Thursday | Venezuelan Air Force Day |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Venezuela have in 2026?
Venezuela has 14 public holidays in 2026; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Venezuela?
Next public holiday (Venezuela): Christmas Eve, on Thursday, December 24, 2026, 50 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Venezuela has 7 long weekends of three days or more, and 1 more if you take one bridge day off.