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Observance Holiday
Nationwide
Feast of the Our Lady of Mercy
Friday, September 24, 2027
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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
24
Holiday
SAT
25
Weekend
SUN
26
Weekend
3-day weekend (September 24 – September 26)
📣 Traveler notes
Venezuela features diverse natural attractions, including multiple national parks, impressive waterfalls, and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Angel Falls, recognized as the world's tallest waterfall.
- 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)
- Venezuelans generally view differences in race or origin as unimportant, sometimes using terms like 'gringo' or descriptive words as friendly endearments. Travelers are advised to remain empathetic and respectful when discussing the country's complex political and economic climate.
About this holiday
The feast day honors Our Lady of Altagracia, who is revered as the 'protective and spiritual mother of the Dominican people.' Although the holiday falls on January 21 (a day observed in the Dominican Republic), devotion to her is significant in areas with Dominican influence, such as New York City, where the feast marks the beginning of Dominican Heritage Month.