Venezuela has a total of 37 holidays in 2018. 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
Monday, January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
The Three Wise Men Day
Saturday, January 6, 2018 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.
Carnival / Shrove Monday
Monday, February 12, 2018 Carnival / Shrove Monday is a national holiday in Venezuela
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 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
Monday, March 19, 2018 Saint Joseph's Day is a bank holiday in Venezuela
March Equinox
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 March Equinox in Venezuela (Caracas)
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 25, 2018 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, March 29, 2018 Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday
Friday, March 30, 2018 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Declaration of Independence
Thursday, April 19, 2018 Declaration of Independence is a national holiday in Venezuela
Labor Day / May Day
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 10, 2018 Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Ascension Day Holiday
Monday, May 14, 2018 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, May 31, 2018 Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
Corpus Christi Holiday
Monday, June 4, 2018 Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
June Solstice
Thursday, June 21, 2018 June Solstice in Venezuela (Caracas)
Carabobo Battle
Sunday, June 24, 2018 Carabobo Battle is a national holiday in Venezuela
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Friday, June 29, 2018 Saint Peter and Saint Paul is a observance in Venezuela
Saint Peter and Saint Paul Holiday
Monday, July 2, 2018 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Holiday is a bank holiday in Venezuela
Independence Day
Thursday, July 5, 2018 Independence Day is a national holiday in Venezuela
Simón Bolívar's Birthday
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Simón Bolívar's Birthday is a national holiday in Venezuela
Flag's Day
Friday, August 3, 2018 Flag's Day is a observance in Venezuela
National Guard's Day
Saturday, August 4, 2018 National Guard's Day is a observance in Venezuela
Assumption of Mary
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 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.
Assumption of Mary Holiday
Monday, August 20, 2018 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
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Our Lady of Coromoto is a observance in Venezuela
September Equinox
Sunday, September 23, 2018 September Equinox in Venezuela (Caracas)
Day of Indigenous Resistance
Friday, October 12, 2018 Day of Indigenous Resistance is a national holiday in Venezuela
All Saints Day
Thursday, November 1, 2018 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls Day
Friday, November 2, 2018 All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Aviation Day
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Aviation Day is a observance in Venezuela
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Saturday, December 8, 2018 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice
Friday, December 21, 2018 December Solstice in Venezuela (Caracas)
Christmas Eve
Monday, December 24, 2018 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve
Monday, December 31, 2018 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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