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Slavery Abolition Anniversary
Saturday, March 21, 2026
March 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
📣 Traveler notes
Venezuela is renowned for its natural beauty, featuring numerous national parks, magnificent waterfalls, and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Notable attractions include 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 society remains politically polarized. When discussing sensitive political topics (such as former President Chavez), exercise caution and empathy. Showing respect and sympathy for the country's current economic and political situation is advisable.
About this holiday
The Slavery Abolition Anniversary commemorates the historical abolitionist movement, which was a global political effort to end slavery and free individuals. This movement gained prominence in the West during the late 18th and 19th centuries.