Public Holiday Nationwide

Family Day

Name: Family Day
Start: 2028-05-15
End: 2028-05-15
Location: Venezuela

Monday, May 15, 2028

May 2028

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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

SAT 13 Weekend

SUN 14 Weekend

MON 15 Holiday

3-day weekend (May 13 – May 15)

📣 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.