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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2, 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
4-Day Block
THU
02
Holiday
FRI
03
Bridge Day
SAT
04
Weekend
SUN
05
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on April 3
📣 Traveler notes
Venezuela features diverse natural attractions, including national parks, waterfalls, and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, notably Angel Falls.
- 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
- Venezuelans generally regard racial differences casually; terms like 'negro' or 'negra' are sometimes used as general endearments. If addressed as 'gringo,' it is usually a non-offensive term for non-Spanish speakers. Due to the political climate, engaging in socio-political discussions requires sensitivity, empathy, and respect for local divisions.
About this holiday
Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday) is a Christian observance during Holy Week commemorating the Washing of the Feet and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles.