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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Simón Bolívar's Birthday
Friday, July 24, 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
3-Day Block
FRI
24
Holiday
SAT
25
Weekend
SUN
26
Weekend
3-day weekend (July 24 – July 26)
📣 Traveler notes
Venezuela offers diverse natural attractions, including numerous national parks, magnificent waterfalls, and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The country is famous for 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
- Venezuelan people often use racial terms (e.g., 'negro,' 'negra') and physical descriptions (e.g., 'flaco,' 'gordo') as terms of endearment, regardless of the actual meaning. Be prepared to be called 'gringo,' even if you are not from a typical Spanish-speaking country, as this is not intended to be offensive. When discussing political or humanitarian issues, approach topics with empathy and respect due to the strong societal divisions.
About this holiday
The holiday commemorates Simón Rodríguez, a Venezuelan philosopher and educator who served as a tutor and mentor to Simón Bolívar. He was known as Samuel Robinson during his exile from Spanish America.