Public holidays

🇩🇴Dominican Republic 2026

Public holidays
13
in 2026
Next holiday
Restoration Day
in 62d
Long weekends
6
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
1
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
4
J
1
F
M
1
A
2
M
1
J
J
1
A
1
S
O
1
N
1
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Thursday · Día de Año Nuevo
165d ago Public
6
Jan
Day of Kings
Tuesday · Día de Reyes
160d ago Public
21
Jan
Our Lady of Altagracia
Wednesday · Día de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
145d ago Public
26
Jan
Duarte's Birthday
Monday · Día del Natalicio de Juan Pablo Duarte
140d ago Public
27
Feb
Independence Day
Friday · Día de la Independencia de la República Dominicana
108d ago Public
3
Apr
Good Friday
Friday
73d ago Public
1
May
Labour Day
Friday · Día del Trabajador
45d ago Public
28
May
Mother's Day
Thursday · Día de las Madres
18d ago Public
4
Jun
Corpus Christi
Thursday
11d ago Public
16
Aug
Restoration Day
Sunday · Día de la Restauración Dominicana
in 62d Public
24
Sep
Our Lady of Mercy
Thursday · Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes
in 101d Public
6
Nov
Constitution Day
Friday · Día de la Constitución
in 144d Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday · Navidad
in 193d Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Dominican Republic

In 2026, Dominican Republic has 13 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is January, with 4. 3 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 6 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Corpus Christi (June 4) to Restoration Day (August 16): 73 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Christmas Day (December 25).

Long weekends in 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Duarte's Birthday
January 26 · Monday
Independence Day
February 27 · Friday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
Labour Day
May 1 · Friday
Constitution Day
November 6 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Dominican Republic have in 2026?+
Dominican Republic has 13 official public holidays in 2026, with January being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Dominican Republic?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Dominican Republic in 2026?+
6 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Dominican Republic?+
1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday: Restoration Day (August 16).