Beginning of the Independence Movement
Public HolidayMajor
Proclamación de la Independencia
Details
- Country
Venezuela- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- April 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Commemorates the 1811 movement that began the nation's struggle for independence.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Beginning of the Independence Movement a public holiday in Venezuela?
- Yes, Beginning of the Independence Movement is an official public holiday in Venezuela. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Beginning of the Independence Movement 2026?
- Beginning of the Independence Movement 2026 falls on April 19, 2026.
- What is Beginning of the Independence Movement called locally in Venezuela?
- Beginning of the Independence Movement is locally known as "Proclamación de la Independencia" in Venezuela.