Venezuela has a total of 35 holidays in 2017. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday	Date	Details
New Year's Day	Sunday, January 1, 2017	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
The Three Wise Men Day	Friday, January 6, 2017	Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.
Anniversary of Ezequiel Zamora	Wednesday, February 1, 2017	Anniversary of Ezequiel Zamora is a non-working day in Venezuela
Carnival / Shrove Monday	Monday, February 27, 2017	Carnival / Shrove Monday is a national holiday in Venezuela
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day	Tuesday, February 28, 2017	Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.
Saint Joseph's Day	Sunday, March 19, 2017	Saint Joseph's Day is a national holiday in Venezuela
March Equinox	Monday, March 20, 2017	March Equinox in Venezuela (Caracas)
Palm Sunday	Sunday, April 9, 2017	Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week.
Maundy Thursday	Thursday, April 13, 2017	Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday	Friday, April 14, 2017	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 16, 2017	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Declaration of Independence	Wednesday, April 19, 2017	Declaration of Independence is a national holiday in Venezuela
Labor Day / May Day	Monday, May 1, 2017	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 25, 2017	Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Corpus Christi	Thursday, June 15, 2017	Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
June Solstice	Wednesday, June 21, 2017	June Solstice in Venezuela (Caracas)
Carabobo Battle	Saturday, June 24, 2017	Carabobo Battle is a national holiday in Venezuela
Saint Peter and Saint Paul	Thursday, June 29, 2017	Saint Peter and Saint Paul is a national holiday in Venezuela
Saint Peter and Saint Paul Holiday	Thursday, June 29, 2017	Saint Peter and Saint Paul Holiday is a bank holiday in Venezuela
Independence Day	Wednesday, July 5, 2017	Independence Day is a national holiday in Venezuela
Simón Bolívar's Birthday	Monday, July 24, 2017	Simón Bolívar's Birthday is a national holiday in Venezuela
Flag's Day	Thursday, August 3, 2017	Flag's Day is a observance in Venezuela
National Guard's Day	Friday, August 4, 2017	National Guard's Day is a observance in Venezuela
Assumption of Mary	Tuesday, August 15, 2017	The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
Our Lady of Coromoto	Monday, September 11, 2017	Our Lady of Coromoto is a observance in Venezuela
September Equinox	Friday, September 22, 2017	September Equinox in Venezuela (Caracas)
Day of Indigenous Resistance	Thursday, October 12, 2017	Day of Indigenous Resistance is a national holiday in Venezuela
All Saints Day	Wednesday, November 1, 2017	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls Day	Thursday, November 2, 2017	All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Aviation Day	Monday, November 27, 2017	Aviation Day is a observance in Venezuela
Feast of the Immaculate Conception	Friday, December 8, 2017	The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice	Thursday, December 21, 2017	December Solstice in Venezuela (Caracas)
Christmas Eve	Sunday, December 24, 2017	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Monday, December 25, 2017	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve	Sunday, December 31, 2017	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.