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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Carnival Tuesday
Tuesday, February 17, 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
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
SAT
14
Weekend
SUN
15
Weekend
MON
16
Bridge Day
TUE
17
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on February 16
📣 Traveler notes
Venezuela features diverse attractions, including multiple national parks, magnificent waterfalls, and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall, is a notable site.
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Feast of the Divina Pastors (January 14)
- Youth Day (February 12)
- Federation Day (February 20)
- Slavery Abolition Anniversary (March 21)
- Cultural interactions are generally informal regarding race and appearance. Locals may use terms like "negro" or "gringo" as general terms of address or affection. Visitors are advised to avoid discussing the current political situation and to show empathy and respect for the challenges faced by Venezuelans.
About this holiday
Carnival Tuesday marks the conclusion of the Christian pre-Lenten period (Quinquagesima), which includes Shrove Sunday, Shrove Monday, and Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras).