Venezuela country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (UR)
📍 Venezuela
Theme Independence Day 2027
Venezuela is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Caracas, the national observance is Independence Day on 5 July, and the national colours are yellow and blue. Venezuela's independence was declared on 5 July 1811.
Capital and region (UR)
Caracas is the capital. Venezuela sits in the American time region, on the America/Caracas clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Monday, 5 July 2027. Venezuela's independence was declared on 5 July 1811. Locally it is called Día de la Independencia. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are yellow and blue. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Venezuela?
The capital is Caracas.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Monday, 5 July 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are yellow and blue.
What does the national day mark?
Venezuela's independence was declared on 5 July 1811.
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