Venezuela celebrates its Declaration of Independence on 5 July.
The date commemorates the signing of Venezuela’s Declaration of Independence in 1811. The act formally separated the Venezuelan provinces from Spanish rule and created the foundation for the First Republic of Venezuela. The declaration was adopted by representatives meeting in Caracas during the wider crisis of Spain’s monarchy and empire.
Modern celebrations can include civic ceremonies, military events, cultural programs and patriotic speeches. Caracas is a major focus of national observances, and the day is also known as the Fifth of July. Historical commemorations often connect the declaration with Simón Bolívar and the broader independence movements in northern South America.
Venezuela’s 19 April date is also important because it marks the beginning of the 1810 movement that led toward independence. It is therefore a neighboring historical milestone, but 5 July is the date of the declaration itself.