Public holidays in Venezuela, 2026
15 public holidays, 12 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Venezuela drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 16 February | Carnival | Monday |
| 17 February | Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday |
| 2 April | Maundy Thursday | Thursday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 5 April | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 19 April | Declaration of Independence | Sunday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 24 June | Battle of Carabobo | Wednesday |
| 5 July | Independence Day | Sunday |
| 24 July | Birthday of Simón Bolívar | Friday |
| 12 October | Day of Indigenous Resistance | Monday |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | Thursday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 31 December | New Year's Eve | Thursday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Venezuela have in 2026?
15 nationwide public holidays, 12 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Venezuela?
Christmas Eve, on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.