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Public Holiday
Nationwide
New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 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
31
Holiday
FRI
01
Bridge Day
SAT
02
Weekend
SUN
03
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on January 1
📣 Traveler notes
Venezuela features numerous natural attractions, including national parks, waterfalls, and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is notable for hosting Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall.
- January 1: New Year's Day
- January 14: Feast of the Divina Pastores
- February 12: Youth Day
- February 20: Federation Day
- March 21: Slavery Abolition Anniversary
- Approach political discussions with empathy and respect, given the deep national divisions and recent economic context. Be aware that physical descriptions or the term 'gringo' are often used casually and may not be intended as insults. Note that the gesture of pointing by pouting lips and lifting the chin is a common local gesture, not necessarily a blowing of a kiss.
About this holiday
New Year's Eve (December 31st) is marked by celebrations involving dancing, food, drink, and fireworks, often continuing into New Year's Day (January 1st). Many Christians attend special watchnight services to observe the transition.