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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Family Day
Friday, May 15, 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
3-Day Block
FRI
15
Holiday
SAT
16
Weekend
SUN
17
Weekend
3-day weekend (May 15 – May 17)
📣 Traveler notes
Venezuela offers diverse natural attractions, including multiple national parks, grand waterfalls, and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Highlights include Angel Falls, recognized as 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
- Be culturally sensitive when interacting with locals. As Venezuelan society is politically complex, discussions concerning political figures or the current situation should be handled with care and empathy. Locals may use terms like 'gringo,' which is often not meant as an insult. Be aware that local gestures may differ from expectations.
About this holiday
Venezuela celebrates its independence, commemorating the 1811 declaration, making it the first Spanish colony in South America to declare independence. The day is also observed as National Armed Forces Day.