Venezuela National Day 2027
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About the event
The holiday is tied to Simón Bolívar, the First Republic and the wider wars that reshaped northern South America. It was one of the earliest formal declarations in Spanish America.
El Libertador freed Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Panama — Independence Day honours the continental vision of its greatest son.
Why this day
Venezuela celebrates Independence Day on 5 July, marking the 1811 declaration of independence from Spain. It was one of the earliest formal declarations in Spanish America.
The holiday is tied to Simón Bolívar, the First Republic and the wider wars that reshaped northern South America. It remains a major civic and military anniversary.
Caracas hosts official ceremonies and military events, while communities mark the day with flags, music, food and family gatherings. The date sits close to strong national symbols of liberation.
Timeline
- 1811Declaration of Independence signed
- 1810First republic movement began
- 1821Battle of Carabobo secured independence
Key figures
Stay for the event
Check-in 4 Jul, check-out 6 Jul 2027 — 2 nights around 5 July 2027. Change the dates to stay longer.
AREA
Find stays in CaracasGetting there
- Celebratednationwide
- CapitalCaracas
- Time zoneVET (UTC-4)
Host country
- Currency: Venezuelan bolívar soberano
- Language: Spanish
- Driving: on the right
- Capital: Caracas
- Phone: +58
- Emergency: 171
- Electricity: 120 V, 60 Hz, plugs A/B
What to eat
Corn dough filled with a slow-cooked stew of beef, pork, chicken, olives and capers, wrapped in banana leaves — Venezuela's national celebration tamal.
Grilled or fried corn cake stuffed with cheese, shredded chicken, avocado or black beans — the Venezuelan staple at every meal.
Shredded beef, black beans, white rice and fried sweet plantain — Venezuela's national dish on four plates.
Sweet fresh corn pancake served with white cheese — a Venezuelan street food beloved at markets and celebrations.
Deep-fried cheese-filled bread twists — Venezuela's most beloved party snack, served at every celebration.
Sweet deep-fried corn and sugar rings — a Maracaibo specialty eaten for breakfast or at fairs.
What to drink
Venezuela's premium aged rum — among South America's finest, produced in the Aragua valley since 1796.
Raw cane sugar dissolved in water with lime — the refreshing traditional Venezuelan drink.
Blended rice drink with milk, cinnamon and sugar — a sweet Venezuelan street drink sold from pushcarts.
Culture & traditions
El Libertador freed Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Panama — Independence Day honours the continental vision of its greatest son.
Venezuela's llanero plains music — harp, maracas and cuatro guitar playing the national musical tradition.
The ancient flat-topped table mountains of the Gran Sabana — Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, drops from Auyán-tepui.
Venezuela's Sistema — the youth orchestra programme that transformed classical music education worldwide.
Coming years
Venezuela National Day 2028
- Wednesday 5 July 2028Next event date
Venezuela National Day 2029
- Thursday 5 July 2029Event date
Venezuela National Day 2030
- Friday 5 July 2030Event date