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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
THU 03 Holiday
FRI 04 Bridge Day
SAT 05 Weekend
SUN 06 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on August 4

📣 Traveler notes

Venezuela is recognized for its spectacular natural beauty, including multiple national parks, impressive waterfalls, and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is home to 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
  • Approach political discussions cautiously due to the country's polarized climate. When discussing the current economic and humanitarian situation, exercise general empathy and respect. Be aware that certain local cultural expressions (e.g., gestures) may be misinterpreted; do not assume all gestures are meant as affection.

About this holiday

The current national flag, a horizontal tricolour of yellow, blue, and red, was adopted in 2006. Its design is based on the flag used during the Venezuelan War of Independence in 1811.