Venezuela
The Republic of Venezuela is located on the
northern coast of South America.
Independence Day, July 5. Anniversary of the declaration of independence in 1811, making it the first
South American nation to declare independence from Spain.
Independence was officially achieved in 1830.
Declaration of Independence, April 19. Also known as
Day of the Indian.
Battle of Carabobo Day, June 24. Commemorates the anniversary of Bolivar's victory in the Battle of Carabobo in 1823.
This day is also
Army Day in Venezuela.
Teacher's Day,, January 15. "Dia Del Maestro". A national day in honor of teachers.
Bolivar's Birthday, July 24. Also observed in Ecuador. He was born on July 24, 1783.
Public holidays
New Year's Day, Carnival, Easter, Declaration of Independence,
Labor Day (May 1), Battle of Carabobo Day, Independence Day, Bolivar's Birthday,
Civil Servants' Day (Sep 4), Columbus Day, Christmas, New Year's Eve.
Additional bank holidays are Epiphany, St Joseph's Day, Ascension Day, St Peter and
St Paul's Day, Assumption, All Saints' Day, Immaculate Conception.
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