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Venezuela public holidays 2028

In 2028, Venezuela has 15 public holidays – 10 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.

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Public holidays Venezuela 2028

DateWeekdayHolidayApplies in
01/01/2028SaturdayNew Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country.nationwide
01/14/2028FridayDía de La Divina PastoraLara
02/28/2028MondayCarnivalnationwide
02/29/2028TuesdayShrove Tuesdaynationwide
03/19/2028SundaySaint JosephSt. Joseph’s Day on March 19.Miranda
04/13/2028ThursdayMaundy ThursdayCommemorates the Last Supper of Jesus.nationwide
04/14/2028FridayGood FridayCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus; a quiet day in many countries.nationwide
04/16/2028SundayEaster SundayCelebration of the resurrection of Jesus, first Sunday after the spring full moon.nationwide
04/19/2028WednesdayDeclaration of Independencenationwide
05/01/2028MondayLabour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement.nationwide
05/28/2028SundayNatalicio de Jacinto LaraLara
06/24/2028SaturdayBattle of Carabobonationwide
07/05/2028WednesdayIndependence DayThe country’s Independence Day.nationwide
07/24/2028MondayBirthday of Simón Bolívarnationwide
08/15/2028TuesdayAssumptionAssumption of Mary into heaven.Táchira
10/12/2028ThursdayDay of Indigenous Resistancenationwide
10/24/2028TuesdayNatalicio de Rafael UrdanetaZulia
11/13/2028MondayDía de la Virgen del SocorroCarabobo
11/14/2028TuesdayNatalicio de José Antonio AnzoáteguiAnzoátegui
11/18/2028SaturdayDía de la Virgen de la ChinitaZulia
12/07/2028ThursdayDía de MaturinMonagas
12/24/2028SundayChristmas EveThe evening before Christmas Day, when many families exchange gifts.nationwide
12/25/2028MondayChristmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus.nationwide
12/31/2028SundayNew Year's EveLast day of the year.nationwide

Long weekends 2028: more days off with less leave

Make the most of your vacation days in Venezuela in 2028 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:

PeriodHolidayLeave daysDays off
02/26 – 03/05/2028Carnival39
04/13 – 04/19/2028Maundy Thursday27
04/29 – 05/07/2028Labour Day49
07/01 – 07/05/2028Independence Day25
07/22 – 07/30/2028Birthday of Simón Bolívar49
10/12 – 10/15/2028Day of Indigenous Resistance14
12/23 – 12/31/2028Christmas Day49

Venezuela 2028 in numbers

Public holidays
15
on weekdays
10
on weekends
5
Weekday holidays 2027
11
Working days (Venezuela)
250

Partial or optional days off

01/15/2028SaturdayTeacher's Day

Other observances 2028

01/06/2028ThursdayEpiphany
04/10/2028MondayHoly Week
08/03/2028ThursdayFlag Day
09/11/2028MondayOur Lady of Coromoto
11/01/2028WednesdayAll Saints' Day
11/02/2028ThursdayAll Souls' Day
12/08/2028FridayImmaculate Conception
12/10/2028SundayVenezuelan Air Force Day

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Venezuela have in 2028?

Venezuela has 15 public holidays in 2028. 10 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).

What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Venezuela?

The first public holiday of 2028 in Venezuela is New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028.

When are the best long weekends in Venezuela in 2028?

We found 7 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is October 12, 2028 – October 15, 2028.

Are there more weekday holidays in 2028 than in 2027?

In 2028, 10 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 11 in 2027.

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