Public holidays
Dominican Republic: 12 public holiday dates in 2026 (12 days off) and 12 in 2027 (12 days off), with 250 working days in 2026 and 253 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Monday 5 January 2026 | 2026-W02 | Epiphany | Yes |
| Wednesday 21 January 2026 | 2026-W04 | Lady of Altagracia | Yes |
| Monday 26 January 2026 | 2026-W05 | Juan Pablo Duarte Day | Yes |
| Friday 27 February 2026 | 2026-W09 | National Independence Day | Yes |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | 2026-W14 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Monday 4 May 2026 | 2026-W19 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Thursday 4 June 2026 | 2026-W23 | Corpus Christi | Yes |
| Sunday 16 August 2026 | 2026-W33 | Restoration Day | Yes |
| Thursday 24 September 2026 | 2026-W39 | Our Lady of Mercedes Day | Yes |
| Monday 9 November 2026 | 2026-W46 | Constitution Day | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Monday 4 January 2027 | 2027-W01 | Epiphany | Yes |
| Thursday 21 January 2027 | 2027-W03 | Lady of Altagracia | Yes |
| Monday 25 January 2027 | 2027-W04 | Juan Pablo Duarte Day | Yes |
| Saturday 27 February 2027 | 2027-W08 | National Independence Day | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | 2027-W17 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Thursday 27 May 2027 | 2027-W21 | Corpus Christi | Yes |
| Monday 16 August 2027 | 2027-W33 | Restoration Day | Yes |
| Friday 24 September 2027 | 2027-W38 | Our Lady of Mercedes Day | Yes |
| Saturday 6 November 2027 | 2027-W44 | Constitution Day | Yes |
| Saturday 25 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 | Friday 26 March 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
| Corpus Christi | Thursday 4 June 2026 | Thursday 27 May 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
| Labor Day | Monday 4 May 2026 | Saturday 1 May 2027 | −3 days |
| Constitution Day | Monday 9 November 2026 | Saturday 6 November 2027 | −3 days |
| Epiphany | Monday 5 January 2026 | Monday 4 January 2027 | −1 day |
| Juan Pablo Duarte Day | Monday 26 January 2026 | Monday 25 January 2027 | −1 day |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 | 17 | −1 |
| February | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| March | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| April | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| May | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| June | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| July | 23 | 22 | −1 |
| August | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| September | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| October | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| November | 20 | 22 | +2 |
| December | 22 | 23 | +1 |
| Q1 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| Q2 | 62 | 64 | +2 |
| Q3 | 65 | 64 | −1 |
| Q4 | 64 | 66 | +2 |
| Year | 250 | 253 | +3 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.
At work: Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.
Epiphany, also known as Theophany in the Eastern Churches, is a Christian feast commemorating the visit of the Magi, the baptism of Jesus and the wedding at Cana. In Western Christianity it commemorates principally the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. Customs include Epiphany singing, blessing houses and eating Three Kings Cake.
At work: Fine to mention; in many places it is a family occasion rather than a working day.
21 January is the feast day of Our Lady of Altagracia (Our Lady of High Grace), honoured as the protective and spiritual mother of the Dominican people. Many devotees travel from all over the country to the Basilica in Higüey.
At work: Very welcome to mention. A day off.
26 January is the birthday of Juan Pablo Duarte, born in Santo Domingo in 1813. He is the foremost of the Founding Fathers of the Dominican Republic and bears the title Father of the Nation.
At work: Very welcome to mention. A day off.
27 February marks the day in 1844 when the members of La Trinitaria declared independence from Haiti.
At work: Very welcome to mention. A day off.
A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.
At work: Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid "Happy Good Friday". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.
International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a "great international demonstration" for the eight-hour day.
At work: Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.
The Feast of Corpus Christi, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, celebrates the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. It is observed by the Catholic Church and by some Lutheran and Anglican churches, nine weeks after Maundy Thursday.
At work: Fine to mention. A Thursday off where it is a holiday.
16 August is Restoration Day. The Dominican Restoration War of 1863–1865 was a guerrilla war between Dominican nationalists and Spain, which had recolonised the country.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
24 September is the feast of Our Lady of Mercy (Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes), a title of Mary as the Virgin of Mercy.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
Marks 6 November 1844, when the first Dominican constitution was proclaimed in San Cristóbal.
At work: Fine to mention. In some years the day off is moved to the nearest Monday, making a long weekend.
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, "Happy holidays" is a safe choice.
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