New Year’s Day in Venezuela is a relaxed holiday after lively midnight celebrations. Families spend the day at home or visiting relatives.

Carnival Monday opens Venezuela’s colorful carnival celebrations with parades, music, and water festivities in cities and towns.

Carnival Tuesday continues the celebrations with costumes, street parties, and vibrant cultural events.

Maundy Thursday begins Holy Week observances with church services and processions, especially in colonial towns.

Good Friday is a solemn day marked by religious processions and quiet reflection across the country.

Declaration of Independence Day on April 19 honors the start of Venezuela’s independence movement, with civic ceremonies and national pride.

Labour Day is a nationwide holiday marked by public events and family gatherings.

The Battle of Carabobo commemorates a decisive 1821 victory for independence. Military parades and official ceremonies are common.

Independence Day on July 5 is one of Venezuela’s most important national holidays, celebrated with parades, concerts, and fireworks.

Simón Bolívar’s Birthday honors the Liberator of South America. The day is marked by official tributes and cultural events.

Indigenous Resistance Day on October 12 reflects on native heritage and historical memory, with cultural and educational events.

Christmas Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year, with family dinners, music, and religious celebrations.

Christmas Day is a calm, family‑centered holiday following the celebrations of Christmas Eve.

New Year’s Eve is celebrated with fireworks, music, and late‑night gatherings across Venezuela.