Venezuela National Day

Venezuela National Day

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  1. 1811Declaration of Independence signed
  2. 1810First republic movement began
  3. 1821Battle of Carabobo secured independence

The story behind the 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.

  1. 20265 July 2026 · Sunday
  2. 20275 July 2027 · Monday
  3. 20285 July 2028 · Wednesday
The flag
Venezuela flag

The Venezuelan flag has yellow, blue and red horizontal bands with an arc of white stars. The colours are linked with wealth, sea and blood shed for independence, while the stars represent the historic provinces.

Venezuelan independence food is the hallaca — a Christmas and celebration tamal wrapped in banana leaves — alongside arepas, pabellón criollo and the extraordinary diversity of a country from the Andes to the Amazon.

What to eat

HallacaCorn dough filled with a slow-cooked stew of beef, pork, chicken, olives and capers, wrapped in banana leaves — Venezuela's national celebration tamal.
ArepaGrilled or fried corn cake stuffed with cheese, shredded chicken, avocado or black beans — the Venezuelan staple at every meal.
Pabellón criolloShredded beef, black beans, white rice and fried sweet plantain — Venezuela's national dish on four plates.
CachapaSweet fresh corn pancake served with white cheese — a Venezuelan street food beloved at markets and celebrations.
TequenosDeep-fried cheese-filled bread twists — Venezuela's most beloved party snack, served at every celebration.
MandocasSweet deep-fried corn and sugar rings — a Maracaibo specialty eaten for breakfast or at fairs.

What to drink

Ron Santa TeresaVenezuela's premium aged rum — among South America's finest, produced in the Aragua valley since 1796.
Papelón con limónRaw cane sugar dissolved in water with lime — the refreshing traditional Venezuelan drink.
Chicha de arrozBlended rice drink with milk, cinnamon and sugar — a sweet Venezuelan street drink sold from pushcarts.
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Culture on National Day

Venezuelan culture produced the liberator Simón Bolívar — the man who freed six South American nations — and a rich tradition of llanero music, joropo dancing and the extraordinary Tepui table mountains.

Simón Bolívar heritageEl Libertador freed Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Panama — Independence Day honours the continental vision of its greatest son.
Joropo musicVenezuela's llanero plains music — harp, maracas and cuatro guitar playing the national musical tradition.
Tepui mountainsThe ancient flat-topped table mountains of the Gran Sabana — Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, drops from Auyán-tepui.
Caracas cultural sceneVenezuela's Sistema — the youth orchestra programme that transformed classical music education worldwide.