Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Dominican Republic

dates, names and what's closed

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It's worth planning around Dominican Republic's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in Dominican Republic

Monday 9 NovemberConstitution Day · Día de la Constitución
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Navidad
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day · Año Nuevo
Monday 4 January 2027Epiphany · Día de los Reyes Magos
Thursday 21 January 2027Our Lady of Altagracia · Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
Monday 25 January 2027Duarte's Birthday · Día de Duarte
Saturday 27 February 2027Independence Day · Día de la Independencia
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday · Viernes Santo
Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day · Día del Trabajador
Thursday 27 May 2027Corpus Christi
Monday 16 August 2027Restoration Day · Día de la Restauración
Friday 24 September 2027Our Lady of las Mercedes · Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes

All 2026 holidays in Dominican Republic

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day · Año Nuevo
Monday 5 JanuaryEpiphany · Día de los Reyes Magos
Wednesday 21 JanuaryOur Lady of Altagracia · Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
Monday 26 JanuaryDuarte's Birthday · Día de Duarte
Friday 27 FebruaryIndependence Day · Día de la Independencia
Friday 3 AprilGood Friday · Viernes Santo
Monday 4 MayLabour Day · Día del Trabajador
Thursday 4 JuneCorpus Christi
Sunday 16 AugustRestoration Day · Día de la Restauración
Thursday 24 SeptemberOur Lady of las Mercedes · Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes
Monday 9 NovemberConstitution Day · Día de la Constitución
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Navidad

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Dominican Republic?

Constitution Day — Monday 9 November.

How many public holidays does Dominican Republic have?

Dominican Republic has 12 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Dominican Republic?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Dominican Republic during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in Dominican Republic?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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