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Public Holiday
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Battle of Carabobo
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
📣 Traveler notes
Venezuela features natural attractions such as numerous national parks, waterfalls, and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall, is a notable landmark.
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About this holiday
The Battle of Carabobo, fought on June 24, 1821, was a decisive victory for Venezuelan independence fighters, led by Simón Bolívar, over Spanish Royalist forces. The battle established the independence of Venezuela and the Republic of Gran Colombia.