venezuela Holidays

Posted by CelebrateZone.com on Wed, May 10, 2023

All upcoming holidays for Venezuela.

Venezuela is a country located on the northern coast of South America. It is known for its rich culture, diverse wildlife, and beautiful landscapes. The official language is Spanish, and the currency is the BolĂ­var.

One of the biggest holidays celebrated in Venezuela is Christmas. The celebrations begin on December 16th with the start of the novena, a nine-day period of prayer and celebration leading up to Christmas Day. Many Venezuelans attend midnight mass on Christmas Eve, and then enjoy a big feast with family and friends. One popular dish is hallacas, a type of tamale made with corn dough, meat, and other fillings wrapped in banana leaves.

Another important holiday in Venezuela is Carnival, which takes place in February or March. The festivities include parades, music, dancing, and elaborate costumes. One of the most famous Carnival celebrations in Venezuela is in the city of El Callao, where participants dress up in colorful outfits and dance to the beat of the drums.

Independence Day is also a significant holiday in Venezuela, celebrated on July 5th. This day marks the country’s independence from Spain in 1811. Venezuelans celebrate with parades, fireworks, and other patriotic activities.

Other holidays celebrated in Venezuela include Easter, Labor Day, and All Saints’ Day. Each holiday has its own unique traditions and customs that reflect the country’s diverse cultural heritage.

Holidays in Venezuela

Date Holiday
01, January, 2023 New Year’s Day
20, February, 2023 Monday of Carnival
21, February, 2023 Tuesday of Carnival
06, April, 2023 Maundy Thursday
07, April, 2023 Good Friday
19, April, 2023 Declaration of Independence
01, May, 2023 International Worker’s Day
24, June, 2023 Battle of Carabobo
05, July, 2023 Independence Day
24, July, 2023 Birthday of Simon Bolivar
12, October, 2023 Day of Indigenous Resistance
24, December, 2023 Christmas Eve
25, December, 2023 Christmas Day
31, December, 2023 New Year’s Eve
01, January, 2024 New Year’s Day
12, February, 2024 Monday of Carnival
13, February, 2024 Tuesday of Carnival
28, March, 2024 Maundy Thursday
29, March, 2024 Good Friday
19, April, 2024 Declaration of Independence
01, May, 2024 International Worker’s Day
24, June, 2024 Battle of Carabobo
05, July, 2024 Independence Day
24, July, 2024 Birthday of Simon Bolivar
12, October, 2024 Day of Indigenous Resistance
24, December, 2024 Christmas Eve
25, December, 2024 Christmas Day
31, December, 2024 New Year’s Eve
01, January, 2025 New Year’s Day
03, March, 2025 Monday of Carnival
04, March, 2025 Tuesday of Carnival
17, April, 2025 Maundy Thursday
18, April, 2025 Good Friday
19, April, 2025 Declaration of Independence
01, May, 2025 International Worker’s Day
24, June, 2025 Battle of Carabobo
05, July, 2025 Independence Day
24, July, 2025 Birthday of Simon Bolivar
12, October, 2025 Day of Indigenous Resistance
24, December, 2025 Christmas Eve
25, December, 2025 Christmas Day
31, December, 2025 New Year’s Eve
01, January, 2026 New Year’s Day
16, February, 2026 Monday of Carnival
17, February, 2026 Tuesday of Carnival
02, April, 2026 Maundy Thursday
03, April, 2026 Good Friday
19, April, 2026 Declaration of Independence
01, May, 2026 International Worker’s Day
24, June, 2026 Battle of Carabobo
05, July, 2026 Independence Day
24, July, 2026 Birthday of Simon Bolivar
12, October, 2026 Day of Indigenous Resistance
24, December, 2026 Christmas Eve
25, December, 2026 Christmas Day
31, December, 2026 New Year’s Eve
01, January, 2027 New Year’s Day
08, February, 2027 Monday of Carnival
09, February, 2027 Tuesday of Carnival
25, March, 2027 Maundy Thursday
26, March, 2027 Good Friday
19, April, 2027 Declaration of Independence
01, May, 2027 International Worker’s Day
24, June, 2027 Battle of Carabobo
05, July, 2027 Independence Day
24, July, 2027 Birthday of Simon Bolivar
12, October, 2027 Day of Indigenous Resistance
24, December, 2027 Christmas Eve
25, December, 2027 Christmas Day
31, December, 2027 New Year’s Eve