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Public Holidays in Venezuela 2017

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    Día de Año NuevoPublic holidayWeekend

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide
  • Jan
    6

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    Día de ReyesObserved but not public holiday

    Epiphany

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 5 off

    Days off: Jan 5–84-day weekend
  • Jan
    14

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    Día de la Divina PastoraObserved but not public holidayWeekend

    Feast of the Divina Pastora

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 13 off

    Days off: Jan 13–153-day weekend
  • Jan
    15

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    Día del MaestroObserved but not public holidayWeekend

    Teacher's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 13 off

    Days off: Jan 13–153-day weekend
  • Feb
    12

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    Día de la JuventudObserved but not public holidayWeekend

    Youth Day

    Nationwide
  • Feb
    27

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    CarnavalPublic holiday

    Carnival

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 1 off

    Days off: Feb 25–Mar 15-day weekend
  • Feb
    28

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    CarnavalPublic holiday

    Carnival

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 1 off

    Days off: Feb 25–Mar 15-day weekend
  • Mar
    8

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    Dia Internacional de la MujerObserved but not public holiday

    International Women's Day

    Nationwide
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    Día de San JoséObserved but not public holidayWeekend

    Saint Joseph's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 20 off

    Days off: Mar 18–214-day weekend
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    Día del abolición de la esclavitudObserved but not public holiday

    Slavery Abolition Anniversary

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 20 off

    Days off: Mar 18–214-day weekend
  • Mar
    31

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    Aniversario del fundacion del San CristóbalObserved but not public holiday

    Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira

    Nationwide
  • Apr
    19

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    Proclamación de la IndependenciaPublic holiday

    Beginning of the Independence Movement

    Nationwide
  • May
    1

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    Día del TrabajadorPublic holiday

    Labour Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 2 off

    Days off: Apr 29–May 35-day weekend
  • May
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    Día del Cruz del MayoObserved but not public holiday

    Festival of the Crosses

    Nationwide

    Take May 2 off

    Days off: Apr 29–May 35-day weekend
  • May
    14

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    Día de las MadresObserved but not public holidayWeekend

    Mother's Day

    Nationwide
  • May
    25

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    Día de la AscenciónObserved but not public holiday

    Ascension Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 26 off

    Days off: May 25–284-day weekend
  • Jun
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    Corpus ChristiObserved but not public holiday

    Corpus Christi

    Nationwide

    Take Jun 16, Jun 19 off

    Days off: Jun 15–195-day weekend
  • Jun
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    Día de los PadresObserved but not public holidayWeekend

    Father's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jun 16, Jun 19 off

    Days off: Jun 15–195-day weekend
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    Aniversario de la Batalla de CaraboboPublic holidayWeekend

    Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo

    Nationwide

    Take Jun 26 off

    Days off: Jun 24–274-day weekend
  • Jun
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    Día del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoriaObserved but not public holiday

    Journalists' Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jun 26 off

    Days off: Jun 24–274-day weekend
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    Cinco de julioPublic holiday

    Independence Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 3–Jul 4 off

    Days off: Jul 1–55-day weekend
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    Dia del niñoObserved but not public holidayWeekend

    Children's Day

    Nationwide
  • Jul
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    Natalicio del Libertador Simón BolívarPublic holiday

    Simón Bolívar's Birthday

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 26 off

    Days off: Jul 22–265-day weekend
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    Aniversario del fundacion del CaracasObserved but not public holiday

    Caracas City Foundation Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 26 off

    Days off: Jul 22–265-day weekend
  • Aug
    3

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    Día de la BanderaObserved but not public holiday

    Flag Day

    Nationwide

    Take Aug 4 off

    Days off: Aug 3–64-day weekend
  • Sep
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    Día del Virgen del ValleObserved but not public holiday

    Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    Nationwide

    Take Sep 7 off

    Days off: Sep 7–104-day weekend
  • Sep
    24

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    Día del Virgen de las MercedesObserved but not public holidayWeekend

    Feast of the Our Lady of Mercy

    Nationwide
  • Oct
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    Día de la Resistencia IndígenaPublic holiday

    Day of Indigenous Resistance

    Nationwide

    Take Oct 13 off

    Days off: Oct 12–154-day weekend
  • Nov
    1

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    Día de Todos los SantosObserved but not public holiday

    All Saints' Day

    Nationwide

    Take Oct 30, Oct 31, Nov 3 off

    Days off: Oct 28–Nov 59-day weekend
  • Nov
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    Día de los fieles difuntosObserved but not public holiday

    All Souls' Day

    Nationwide

    Take Oct 30, Oct 31, Nov 3 off

    Days off: Oct 28–Nov 59-day weekend
  • Dec
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    La Inmaculada ConcepciónObserved but not public holiday

    Immaculate Conception Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 7 off

    Days off: Dec 7–104-day weekend
  • Dec
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Public Holidays in Venezuela

Día de Año Nuevo

1 Jan 2017

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

Día de Reyes

6 Jan 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Día de la Divina Pastora

14 Jan 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Día del Maestro

15 Jan 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Día de la Juventud

12 Feb 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Carnaval

27–28 Feb 2017

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

Dia Internacional de la Mujer

8 Mar 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Día de San José

19 Mar 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Día del abolición de la esclavitud

21 Mar 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Aniversario del fundacion del San Cristóbal

31 Mar 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Proclamación de la Independencia

19 Apr 2017

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

Día del Trabajador

1 May 2017

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

Día del Cruz del Mayo

3 May 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Día de las Madres

14 May 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Día de la Ascención

25 May 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Corpus Christi

15 Jun 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Día de los Padres

18 Jun 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Aniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo

24 Jun 2017

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

Día del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoria

27 Jun 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Cinco de julio

5 Jul 2017

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

Dia del niño

16 Jul 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Natalicio del Libertador Simón Bolívar

24 Jul 2017

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

Aniversario del fundacion del Caracas

25 Jul 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Día de la Bandera

3 Aug 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Día del Virgen del Valle

8 Sep 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Día del Virgen de las Mercedes

24 Sep 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Día de la Resistencia Indígena

12 Oct 2017

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

Día de Todos los Santos

1 Nov 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Día de los fieles difuntos

2 Nov 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

La Inmaculada Concepción

8 Dec 2017

This is a public holiday in Venezuela.

Nochebuena

24 Dec 2017

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

Navidad

25 Dec 2017

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

Nochevieja

31 Dec 2017

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

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