Declaration of Independence is a public holiday in Venezuela, and it is observed on April 19 each year. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of the declaration of a local junta in Caracas on this day in 1810.
Venezuela is a country located on the northern coast of South America. Christopher Columbus arrived in 1498 during his third voyage. Spain colonized Venezuela starting in 1522 and established the first permanent South American settlement. They first focused on the northern coast and pushed farther inland in the mid-18th century.
In 1808, Napoleon I led the French Empire and invaded the homeland of Spain which created a power vacuum in Spanish colonies in America. The municipal council of Caracas in Venezuela took the opportunity and successfully deposed the Spanish Governor on April 19, 1810. They established the Junta in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, and several other provinces. This signaled the start of the independence struggle in Venezuela and led to the establishment of the First Republic on July 5, 1811.
The following is the list of the Declaration of Independence in Venezuela from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Declaration of Independence | Apr 19, 2022 | Tuesday |
| Declaration of Independence | Apr 19, 2023 | Wednesday |
| Declaration of Independence | Apr 19, 2024 | Friday |
| Declaration of Independence | Apr 19, 2025 | Saturday |
| Declaration of Independence | Apr 19, 2026 | Sunday |
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