| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-02-16 | Carnival Monday | National |
| 2026-02-17 | Carnival Tuesday | National |
| 2026-04-02 | Maundy Thursday | National |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-04-19 | Declaration of Independence | National |
| 2026-05-01 | International Worker's Day | National |
| 2026-05-15 | Family Day | National |
| 2026-06-24 | Battle of Carabobo | National |
| 2026-07-05 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-07-24 | Birthday of Simon Bolivar | National |
| 2026-10-12 | Day of Indigenous Resistance | National |
| 2026-12-24 | Christmas Eve | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-12-31 | New Year's Eve | National |
How many public holidays does Venezuela have in 2026?
Venezuela has 15 public holidays in 2026: 15 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in March, August, September, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Venezuela's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Venezuela 2026
Venezuela's public holidays create 7 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 14 - Tue 17 February: Carnival Monday (4-day weekend, Saturday 14 February to Tuesday 17 February).
- Thu 2 - Sun 5 April: Maundy Thursday (4-day weekend, Thursday 2 April to Sunday 5 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: International Worker's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 May: Family Day (3-day weekend, Friday 15 May to Sunday 17 May).
- Fri 24 - Sun 26 July: Birthday of Simon Bolivar (3-day weekend, Friday 24 July to Sunday 26 July).
- Sat 10 - Mon 12 October: Day of Indigenous Resistance (3-day weekend, Saturday 10 October to Monday 12 October).
- Thu 24 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Eve (4-day weekend, Thursday 24 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Venezuela 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2026 no public holiday in Venezuela is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across South America for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Venezuela: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Venezuela in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Venezuela.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Venezuela (2026)
Our Venezuela public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. It is a public holiday in many countries with Catholic or Orthodox traditions, particularly in Latin America, Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. The name is commonly linked to the ceremonial washing of feet, and to the antiphon mandatum novum, a new commandment. Church services often include the rite of foot washing.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve on 24 December is the day before Christmas Day and a public holiday in many European and Latin American countries, including Germany, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Argentina and Brazil. In much of Europe the main family celebration and gift exchange takes place on this evening rather than on the 25th. Midnight Mass is the principal religious observance for Catholic and many Protestant communities.