Punto Fijo Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Holidays & Long Weekend Planner

Q: What public holidays are observed in Punto Fijo?

Public holidays observed in Punto Fijo include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Venezuela, since Punto Fijo doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Punto Fijo, Falcón

Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in Punto Fijo, Falcón? Here is the complete city holiday reference for Punto Fijo.

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Punto Fijo follow official statutory holiday schedules for non-working day closures. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Día de la Independencia on July 5) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Punto Fijo.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Punto Fijo, Falcón

This is Venezuela's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Venezuela's country-level and Falcón holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Punto Fijo as anywhere else in Venezuela.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Punto Fijo

These are Venezuela's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Venezuela's country and Falcón holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Punto Fijo just as everywhere else in Venezuela.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Día de la Independencia	July 5	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.mppre.gob.ve

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Punto Fijo

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Día de la Independencia	Mon, Jul 5, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Punto Fijo

Businesses in Punto Fijo generally follow the same statutory closure pattern as the rest of Venezuela: banks and government offices close fully, while retail and hospitality tend to trim hours rather than close for the day.

A statutory holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday in Punto Fijo doesn't simply get skipped — Venezuela's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 141,729 and running on the America/Caracas time zone, Punto Fijo follows Venezuela's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Punto Fijo Public Holidays

Are banks in Punto Fijo closed on public holidays?

Yes. Punto Fijo's bank branches follow Venezuela's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.

What public holidays are observed in Punto Fijo?

Public holidays observed in Punto Fijo include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Venezuela, since Punto Fijo doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Punto Fijo?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Punto Fijo so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.

Do public holidays in Punto Fijo differ from other cities in Venezuela?

No — public holidays in Venezuela are set nationally, not city by city, so Punto Fijo observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Venezuela. This page is a convenient Punto Fijo-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.

What time zone does Punto Fijo use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Punto Fijo runs on the America/Caracas time zone. Since Venezuela's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Punto Fijo — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Punto Fijo's public holiday dates come from?

Punto Fijo follows Venezuela's national statutory holidays, published via www.mppre.gob.ve — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Punto Fijo Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 1 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Día de la Independencia (July 5)

📍 Punto Fijo Quick Facts

State / Province: Falcón

Population: 141,729

Time Zone: America/Caracas

Coordinates: 11.6915°, -70.1992°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: -04:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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Emergency Number: 911

Driving Side: Right side

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