Offices
Corporate headquarters, private enterprise, and professional service firm schedules across Caracas business districts like El Rosal and Chacao.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Caracas is open for business
Standard office hours today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Thursday
1h 55m remaining in the business day
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Local time in Caracas
3:04 PM
Thursday, September 17
UTC-04:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
SUDEBAN-regulated commercial bank branches across Caracas, including Banco de Venezuela, Banesco, BBVA Provincial, and Mercantil.
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Open nowGovernment
National government ministries, municipal administrative offices, SAIME identification centers, and SENIAT tax branches.
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Open nowRetail
Shopping centers such as Sambil, Tolón, and C.C. Líder, alongside commercial high-street areas like Sabana Grande.
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Open nowDining
Restaurants, cafes, and eateries across major gastronomic zones including Las Mercedes, Altamira, Castellana, and La Candelaria.
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Corporate headquarters, private enterprise, and professional service firm schedules across Caracas business districts like El Rosal and Chacao. Standard corporate hours with an informal mid-day lunch break.
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Thursday, Sep 17
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Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Venezuela
01 Jan New Year's DayDía de Año Nuevo Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Jan EpiphanyDía de Reyes Passed
Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
14 Jan Feast of the Divina PastoraDía de la Divina Pastora Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
15 Jan Teacher's DayDía del Maestro Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
12 Feb Youth DayDía de la Juventud Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
16 Feb CarnivalCarnaval Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
17 Feb CarnivalCarnaval Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
08 Mar International Women's DayDia Internacional de la Mujer Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
19 Mar Saint Joseph's DayDía de San José Passed
Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
21 Mar Slavery Abolition AnniversaryDía del abolición de la esclavitud Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
31 Mar Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, TáchiraAniversario del fundacion del San Cristóbal Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
19 Apr Beginning of the Independence MovementProclamación de la Independencia Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour DayDía del Trabajador Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 May Festival of the CrossesDía del Cruz del Mayo Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
10 May Mother's DayDía de las Madres Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
14 May Ascension DayDía de la Ascención Passed
Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
04 Jun Corpus Christi Passed
Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
21 Jun Father's DayDía de los Padres Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
24 Jun Anniversary of the Battle of CaraboboAniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
27 Jun Journalists' DayDía del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoria Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
05 Jul Independence DayCinco de julio Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
19 Jul Children's DayDia del niño Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
24 Jul Simón Bolívar's BirthdayNatalicio del Libertador Simón Bolívar Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Jul Caracas City Foundation DayAniversario del fundacion del Caracas Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Aug Flag DayDía de la Bandera Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
08 Sep Birth of the Blessed Virgin MaryDía del Virgen del Valle Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
24 Sep Feast of the Our Lady of MercyDía del Virgen de las Mercedes 7 days
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
12 Oct Day of Indigenous ResistanceDía de la Resistencia Indígena 25 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Nov All Saints' DayDía de Todos los Santos 45 days
Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
02 Nov All Souls' DayDía de los fieles difuntos 46 days
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
08 Dec Immaculate Conception DayLa Inmaculada Concepción 82 days
Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
24 Dec Christmas EveNochebuena 98 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas DayNavidad 99 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
31 Dec New Year's EveNochevieja 105 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Bank Branch Scheduling
Under SUDEBAN regulations, commercial bank branches in Caracas operate Monday through Friday from 08:30 to 15:30. Bank holidays (feriados bancarios) designated by the Central Bank of Venezuela shut physical branches, though digital banking and Pago Móvil remain active.
Government Procedures & Appointments
Public offices like SAIME and SENIAT generally accept public visits from 08:00 to 16:00 weekdays. Many procedures require online appointment scheduling or ID number scheduling (cédula de identidad). Bring printed vouchers and official identification.
Mall vs High-Street Retail
Enclosed shopping malls like Sambil Caracas, Tolón, and C.C. Líder offer continuous, climate-controlled operating hours from 10:00 to 20:00 or 21:00 daily including weekends. Street-level shops in central areas often close earlier, around 17:00 or 18:00.
Dining & Nightlife Patterns
Restaurants in upscale dining hubs like Las Mercedes and Altamira serve lunch from 12:00 and remain open late into the night Thursday through Saturday. Valet parking or secured parking structures are widely utilized by patrons.