How many public holidays does Venezuela have in 2026?
Venezuela has 14 national holidays in 2026, per Venezuela Public Holidays 2026 (días feriados, Ley Orgánica del Trabajo).
Venezuela has 14 national holidays in 2026, per Venezuela Public Holidays 2026 (días feriados, Ley Orgánica del Trabajo). The longest long weekend lasts 4 days on 14–17 February 2026.
14 National Holidays
National HolidayToday
January
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1New Year's Day
February
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
- 16Carnival
- 17Carnival
March
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
April
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 2Holy Thursday
- 3Good Friday
- 19Declaration of Independence
May
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1Labour Day
June
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 24Battle of Carabobo
July
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 5Independence Day
- 24Birth of Simón Bolívar
August
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
September
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
October
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 12Day of Indigenous Resistance
November
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
December
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 24Christmas Eve
- 25Christmas Day
- 31New Year's Eve
Long Weekends in Venezuela, 2026
Venezuela has 8 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 4 days on 14–17 February 2026, covering Carnival. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
14–17 February 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Sat14Saturday
- Sun15SundayHoliday
- Mon16CarnivalHoliday
- Tue17CarnivalHoliday
2–5 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Thu2Holy ThursdayHoliday
- Fri3Good FridayHoliday
- Sat4Saturday
- Sun5SundayHoliday
18–19 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
- Sat18Saturday
- Sun19Declaration of IndependenceHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Labour DayHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
4–5 July 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
- Sat4Saturday
- Sun5Independence DayHoliday
24–26 July 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri24Birth of Simón BolívarHoliday
- Sat25Saturday
- Sun26SundayHoliday
10–12 October 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat10Saturday
- Sun11SundayHoliday
- Mon12Day of Indigenous ResistanceHoliday
24–27 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Thu24Christmas EveHoliday
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26Saturday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Venezuela National Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Venezuela has 14 national holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 31 December (New Year's Eve).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 16 February 2026 | Monday | Carnival | Holiday |
| 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Carnival | Holiday |
| 2 April 2026 | Thursday | Holy Thursday | Holiday |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Holiday |
| 19 April 2026 | Sunday | Declaration of Independence | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Holiday |
| 24 June 2026 | Wednesday | Battle of Carabobo | Holiday |
| 5 July 2026 | Sunday | Independence Day | Holiday |
| 24 July 2026 | Friday | Birth of Simón Bolívar | Holiday |
| 12 October 2026 | Monday | Day of Indigenous Resistance | Holiday |
| 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
| 31 December 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Holiday |
Official source: Venezuela Public Holidays 2026 (días feriados, Ley Orgánica del Trabajo) (Combined list of the national holidays under the Organic Labour Law (LOTTT) and the most widely observed bank/civil holidays. Carnival Monday and Tuesday and Holy Thursday/Good Friday are movable feasts tied to Easter (5 April 2026).). Compiled by CalendarWorld. National holidays under the Organic Labour Law plus the most widely observed bank and civil holidays. Carnival and Holy Thursday/Good Friday are movable feasts tied to Easter (5 April 2026).
Download Venezuela 2026 Holiday Data
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Seasons in Venezuela
Venezuela is in the Northern Hemisphere, with tropical wet and dry seasons rather than four temperate seasons.
Current season in Venezuela
Wet (rainy) season
May – November
The rainy months, when most of the year's precipitation falls; temperatures stay warm.
Dry season
December – April
The drier months with less rainfall and more sunshine; temperatures remain warm year-round.
Seasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Venezuela in 2026?
There are 8 long-weekend periods in Venezuela in 2026. The longest lasts 4 days on 14-17 February 2026, covering Carnival.
What is the official source for the 2026 Venezuela holiday calendar?
The official source is Venezuela Public Holidays 2026 (días feriados, Ley Orgánica del Trabajo) (Combined list of the national holidays under the Organic Labour Law (LOTTT) and the most widely observed bank/civil holidays. Carnival Monday and Tuesday and Holy Thursday/Good Friday are movable feasts tied to Easter (5 April 2026)).