Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Venezuela.

34 in 202634 in 2027Next: Immaculate Conception Day · Tue, Dec 8, 2026

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Next holiday

Immaculate Conception Day

Tue, Dec 8, 2026

Primary timezone

America/Caracas

Useful when holiday planning crosses countries or teams.

Curated explainers

0

Focused detail pages kept live for the strongest holiday queries.

Airport / timezone context

1 zones

Cross-links below connect this calendar to travel and time-reference pages.

Year-of-public-holidays pattern

Venezuela across the next 12 months

12 public holidays fall between Thu, Nov 5, 2026 and Fri, Nov 5, 2027 in Venezuela. The classifier below is a transparent keyword heuristic, not a legal taxonomy.

Classification mix

  • Religious4
  • Civic4
  • Cultural2
  • Other / unclassified2

Headline reading: a religious-leaning calendar.

Weekday distribution

  • Sunday0
  • Monday3
  • Tuesday2
  • Wednesday0
  • Thursday3
  • Friday2
  • Saturday2

Tuesday and Thursday entries create the strongest long-weekend pull.

Longest holiday-free stretch

78 days

Sun, Jul 25, 2027 → Mon, Oct 11, 2027

Longest consecutive-holiday cluster

4 days

Thu, Dec 24, 2026 → Sun, Dec 27, 2026

Adjacent weekends are counted with public-holiday dates when computing the cluster.

Operational closure profile

What makes the Venezuela calendar operationally different

The country page now reads the holiday list as a planning surface: density, month clusters, type mix, and bridge-day pressure. These signals are derived from the same retained holiday rows rather than generic country copy.

Calendar density

active public-holiday calendar

Venezuela has 12 public holidays in the rolling 12-month window and 34 total retained holiday rows across all types.

Bridge-day pressure

5 public holidays fall on Tuesday or Thursday, creating likely bridge-day pressure around adjacent Mondays or Fridays.

Month clustering

Public holidays cluster most strongly in December (3), February (2), July (2), January (1).

Dataset type mix

Dataset type mix is led by 16 observance entries; next strongest is 12 public. This is separate from legal closure strength; always confirm local substitution and sector rules.

Observance16
Public12
Bank6

Cross-country comparison

Venezuela versus regional peers

Peer countries are picked from the same continent (America) by holiday-name overlap with Venezuela, then ranked by the strongest shared calendar fraction.

CountryPublic holidays (next 12 mo)MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Venezuela123203220
Colombia1810201320
Haiti202333333
Bolivia123301410

Compared with Colombia (18), Haiti (20), Bolivia (12) across the same upcoming-12-month window, Venezuela's 12-holiday count sits at or below the regional cluster.

Holiday planning depth

How to read the Venezuela holiday calendar

The tables give the dates. These notes explain the coverage window, holiday mix, timezone context, and when a holiday earns a deeper explainer page.

Calendar density

Venezuela has 12 tracked public holidays in the upcoming 12 months (2026-11 → 2027-11), and 34 entries in the following calendar year. Next public holiday signal: Immaculate Conception Day on Tue, Dec 8, 2026 (Tuesday).

Religious vs civic vs cultural mix

Classification mix across the next 12 months: 4 religious, 4 civic, 2 cultural, 2 other (12 classified entries). The headline reading: a religious-leaning calendar (Venezuela weights toward religious observances in the upcoming window).

Weekday rhythm

Weekday distribution skews to Monday 3, Thursday 3, and Tuesday 2, which controls long-weekend math for the year. Holidays falling on Tuesday or Thursday create the strongest long-weekend pull; Saturday/Sunday entries depend on whether Venezuela grants a weekday substitution. 5 public holidays fall on Tuesday or Thursday, creating likely bridge-day pressure around adjacent Mondays or Fridays.

Quiet stretches

Longest holiday-free stretch is 78 days (Sun, Jul 25, 2027 → Mon, Oct 11, 2027) — useful for spotting the calmest planning window.

Holiday clusters

Longest consecutive-holiday cluster is 4 days (Thu, Dec 24, 2026 → Sun, Dec 27, 2026), counting weekends adjacent to public dates.

Peer-country comparison

Compared with Colombia (18), Haiti (20), Bolivia (12) across the same upcoming-12-month window, Venezuela's 12-holiday count sits at or below the regional cluster.

Timezone planning

Venezuela plans closures around America/Caracas. Venezuela does not show a seasonal DST shift, so local clock anchors stay stable around holidays.

Curation depth

No curated explainer pages are attached yet for Venezuela; the table is the canonical reference here.

Travel handoff

An airport-country handoff is attached, so users can pair holiday closures with airport timezone references.

Substitution and source boundary

2 public holidays land on a weekend in the upcoming window. This table does not invent substitute weekdays; it follows the source holiday rows exposed for Venezuela.

Calendar pattern notes

Dataset type mix is led by 16 observance entries; next strongest is 12 public. This is separate from legal closure strength; always confirm local substitution and sector rules. Public holidays cluster most strongly in December (3), February (2), July (2), January (1).
Public-holiday practice can vary by region, sector, and employer. Use official government or workplace calendars for legal closure decisions.

Frequently asked questions

Venezuela holiday questions

How many public holidays does Venezuela have in 2026?
Venezuela has 34 public holidays in 2026.
How many public holidays does Venezuela have in 2027?
Venezuela has 34 public holidays in 2027.
What is the next public holiday in Venezuela?
The next public holiday in Venezuela is Immaculate Conception Day on Tue, Dec 8, 2026.
Are weekends counted as holidays in Venezuela?
Saturday and Sunday are not listed as public holidays unless a national observance falls on that date. In the upcoming 12 months, 2 public holidays fall on a weekend in Venezuela; whether a substitute weekday is granted depends on local statutory rules and is not encoded in this table.
Does Venezuela observe daylight saving time?
Venezuela does not observe a seasonal DST shift in its mapped timezone (America/Caracas); local clock anchors stay stable around holidays.
Which kind of holiday is most common in Venezuela?
Across the upcoming 12 months, Venezuela weights toward religious observances (4 of 12 classified public holidays). The classifier is keyword-based and the remainder break down as religious 4, civic 4, cultural 2, other 2.

Popular Countdowns

Next Holiday

Immaculate Conception Day — Tue, Dec 8, 2026

Immaculate Conception Day

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Timezones

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2026 Holidays (34)

DateNameStatusType
Thu, Jan 1, 2026New Year's DayDía de Año NuevoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastPublic
Tue, Jan 6, 2026EpiphanyDía de ReyesCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastBank
Wed, Jan 14, 2026Feast of the Divina PastoraDía de la Divina PastoraCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastObservance
Thu, Jan 15, 2026Teacher's DayDía del MaestroCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastObservance
Thu, Feb 12, 2026Youth DayDía de la JuventudCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastObservance
Mon, Feb 16, 2026CarnivalCarnavalCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastPublic
Tue, Feb 17, 2026CarnivalCarnavalCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastPublic
Sun, Mar 8, 2026International Women's DayDia Internacional de la MujerCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastObservance
Thu, Mar 19, 2026Saint Joseph's DayDía de San JoséCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastBank
Sat, Mar 21, 2026Slavery Abolition AnniversaryDía del abolición de la esclavitudCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastObservance
Tue, Mar 31, 2026Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, TáchiraAniversario del fundacion del San CristóbalCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastObservance
Sun, Apr 19, 2026Beginning of the Independence MovementProclamación de la IndependenciaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastPublic
Fri, May 1, 2026Labour DayDía del TrabajadorCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastPublic
Sun, May 3, 2026Festival of the CrossesDía del Cruz del MayoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastObservance
Sun, May 10, 2026Mother's DayDía de las MadresCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastObservance
Thu, May 14, 2026Ascension DayDía de la AscenciónCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastBank
Thu, Jun 4, 2026Corpus ChristiCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastBank
Sun, Jun 21, 2026Father's DayDía de los PadresCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastObservance
Wed, Jun 24, 2026Anniversary of the Battle of CaraboboAniversario de la Batalla de CaraboboCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastPublic
Sat, Jun 27, 2026Journalists' DayDía del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoriaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastObservance
Sun, Jul 5, 2026Independence DayCinco de julioCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastPublic
Sun, Jul 19, 2026Children's DayDia del niñoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastObservance
Fri, Jul 24, 2026Simón Bolívar's BirthdayNatalicio del Libertador Simón BolívarCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastPublic
Sat, Jul 25, 2026Caracas City Foundation DayAniversario del fundacion del CaracasCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastObservance
Mon, Aug 3, 2026Flag DayDía de la BanderaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastObservance
Tue, Sep 8, 2026Birth of the Blessed Virgin MaryDía del Virgen del ValleCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastObservance
Thu, Sep 24, 2026Feast of the Our Lady of MercyDía del Virgen de las MercedesCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastObservance
Mon, Oct 12, 2026Day of Indigenous ResistanceDía de la Resistencia IndígenaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastPublic
Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' DayDía de Todos los SantosCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastBank
Mon, Nov 2, 2026All Souls' DayDía de los fieles difuntosCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyPastObservance
Tue, Dec 8, 2026Immaculate Conception DayLa Inmaculada ConcepciónCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingBank
Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas EveNochebuenaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingPublic
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas DayNavidadCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingPublic
Thu, Dec 31, 2026New Year's EveNocheviejaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingPublic

2027 Holidays (34)

DateNameStatusType
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's DayDía de Año NuevoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingPublic
Wed, Jan 6, 2027EpiphanyDía de ReyesCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingBank
Thu, Jan 14, 2027Feast of the Divina PastoraDía de la Divina PastoraCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingObservance
Fri, Jan 15, 2027Teacher's DayDía del MaestroCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingObservance
Mon, Feb 8, 2027CarnivalCarnavalCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingPublic
Tue, Feb 9, 2027CarnivalCarnavalCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingPublic
Fri, Feb 12, 2027Youth DayDía de la JuventudCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingObservance
Mon, Mar 8, 2027International Women's DayDia Internacional de la MujerCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingObservance
Fri, Mar 19, 2027Saint Joseph's DayDía de San JoséCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingBank
Sun, Mar 21, 2027Slavery Abolition AnniversaryDía del abolición de la esclavitudCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingObservance
Wed, Mar 31, 2027Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, TáchiraAniversario del fundacion del San CristóbalCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingObservance
Mon, Apr 19, 2027Beginning of the Independence MovementProclamación de la IndependenciaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingPublic
Sat, May 1, 2027Labour DayDía del TrabajadorCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingPublic
Mon, May 3, 2027Festival of the CrossesDía del Cruz del MayoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingObservance
Thu, May 6, 2027Ascension DayDía de la AscenciónCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingBank
Sun, May 9, 2027Mother's DayDía de las MadresCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingObservance
Thu, May 27, 2027Corpus ChristiCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingBank
Sun, Jun 20, 2027Father's DayDía de los PadresCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingObservance
Thu, Jun 24, 2027Anniversary of the Battle of CaraboboAniversario de la Batalla de CaraboboCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingPublic
Sun, Jun 27, 2027Journalists' DayDía del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoriaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingObservance
Mon, Jul 5, 2027Independence DayCinco de julioCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingPublic
Sun, Jul 18, 2027Children's DayDia del niñoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingObservance
Sat, Jul 24, 2027Simón Bolívar's BirthdayNatalicio del Libertador Simón BolívarCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingPublic
Sun, Jul 25, 2027Caracas City Foundation DayAniversario del fundacion del CaracasCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingObservance
Tue, Aug 3, 2027Flag DayDía de la BanderaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingObservance
Wed, Sep 8, 2027Birth of the Blessed Virgin MaryDía del Virgen del ValleCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingObservance
Fri, Sep 24, 2027Feast of the Our Lady of MercyDía del Virgen de las MercedesCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingObservance
Tue, Oct 12, 2027Day of Indigenous ResistanceDía de la Resistencia IndígenaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingPublic
Mon, Nov 1, 2027All Saints' DayDía de Todos los SantosCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingBank
Tue, Nov 2, 2027All Souls' DayDía de los fieles difuntosCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingObservance
Wed, Dec 8, 2027Immaculate Conception DayLa Inmaculada ConcepciónCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingBank
Fri, Dec 24, 2027Christmas EveNochebuenaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingPublic
Sat, Dec 25, 2027Christmas DayNavidadCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingPublic
Fri, Dec 31, 2027New Year's EveNocheviejaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar onlyUpcomingPublic

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