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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Declaration of Independence
Sunday, April 19, 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 is known for its natural attractions, including multiple national parks, magnificent waterfalls, and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, notably including Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall.
- January 1: New Year's Day
- January 14: Feast of the Divina Pastors
- February 12: Youth Day
- February 20: Federation Day
- March 21: Slavery Abolition Anniversary
About this holiday
The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 5, 1811, establishing a new nation based on principles of individual equality, freedom of expression, and abolition of censorship, marking a separation from the Spanish Crown.