Venezuela Public Holidays in 2020
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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