Venezuela has a total of 36 holidays in 2020. 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
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
The Three Wise Men Day
Monday, January 6, 2020 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 24, 2020 Carnival / Shrove Monday is a national holiday in Venezuela
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 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
Thursday, March 19, 2020 Saint Joseph's Day is a bank holiday in Venezuela
March Equinox
Friday, March 20, 2020 March Equinox in Venezuela (Caracas)
Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 5, 2020 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 9, 2020 Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday
Friday, April 10, 2020 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 12, 2020 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Declaration of Independence
Sunday, April 19, 2020 Declaration of Independence is a national holiday in Venezuela
Labor Day / May Day
Friday, May 1, 2020 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 21, 2020 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 11, 2020 Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
St Anthony's Day
Saturday, June 13, 2020 St Anthony's Day is a bank holiday in Venezuela
June Solstice
Saturday, June 20, 2020 June Solstice in Venezuela (Caracas)
Carabobo Battle
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Carabobo Battle is a national holiday in Venezuela
Saint Peter and Saint Paul Holiday
Monday, June 29, 2020 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Holiday is a bank holiday in Venezuela
Independence Day
Sunday, July 5, 2020 Independence Day is a national holiday in Venezuela
Simón Bolívar's Birthday
Friday, July 24, 2020 Simón Bolívar's Birthday is a national holiday in Venezuela
Flag's Day
Monday, August 3, 2020 Flag's Day is a observance in Venezuela
National Guard's Day
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 National Guard's Day is a observance in Venezuela
Assumption of Mary
Saturday, August 15, 2020 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
Friday, September 11, 2020 Our Lady of Coromoto is a observance in Venezuela
September Equinox
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 September Equinox in Venezuela (Caracas)
Day of Indigenous Resistance
Monday, October 12, 2020 Day of Indigenous Resistance is a national holiday in Venezuela
All Saints Day
Sunday, November 1, 2020 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls Day
Monday, November 2, 2020 All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Day of the Virgin of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Day of the Virgin of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá is a observance in Venezuela
Holiday for the Day of the Virgin of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá
Monday, November 23, 2020 Holiday for the Day of the Virgin of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá is a bank holiday in Venezuela
Aviation Day
Friday, November 27, 2020 Aviation Day is a observance in Venezuela
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice
Monday, December 21, 2020 December Solstice in Venezuela (Caracas)
Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24, 2020 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2020 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2020 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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