ColombiavsVenezuela
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
15
Only Colombia
8
Only Venezuela
What the numbers say
In 2026, Colombia has 19 nationwide public holidays and Venezuela has 12, so Colombia gets 7 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including Año Nuevo, Primero de Mayo, Día de la Raza and Navidad.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Colombia has 19 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Venezuela (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Colombia offers 16 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Venezuela offers 5 and 4. Venezuela has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is June in Colombia and December in Venezuela.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Colombia
Venezuela is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Venezuela
Colombia is working these days.