| Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2027-02-08 | Carnival Monday |
| 2027-02-09 | Carnival Tuesday |
| 2027-03-25 | Maundy Thursday |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday |
| 2027-04-19 | Declaration of Independence |
| 2027-05-01 | International Worker's Day |
| 2027-05-15 | Family Day |
| 2027-06-24 | Battle of Carabobo |
| 2027-07-05 | Independence Day |
| 2027-07-24 | Birthday of Simon Bolivar |
| 2027-10-12 | Day of Indigenous Resistance |
| 2027-12-24 | Christmas Eve |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2027-12-31 | New Year's Eve |
New Year's Day Introduction
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 Introduction
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 Introduction
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 Introduction
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 Introduction
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.