Public Holidays in Dominica 2026
12 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Dominica's holiday calendar combines Christian dates with Carnival, Emancipation Day, Independence Day and the country's distinctive Community Service Day.
Dominica Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Carnival Monday |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 4 | Monday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Emancipation Day |
| Nov 3 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Nov 4 | Wednesday | Community Service Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Observed-day treatment follows published national calendars; exceptional government closures are not included.
Carnival and Independence Season 2026
Carnival Monday and Tuesday are public holidays before Lent. Independence Day on 3 November is followed immediately by Community Service Day on 4 November, creating a uniquely Dominican national sequence.
Holiday Rules in Dominica
Several holidays are moved to Monday when their traditional date falls on a weekend, including Labour Day and Emancipation Day in common practice. Christmas and Boxing Day can also create an observed weekday.
Dominica Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Carnival Monday and Tuesday are public holidays.
- Independence Day is 3 November.
- Community Service Day follows on 4 November.
- Driving is on the left.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Dominica Independence Day?
It is observed on 3 November.
What is Community Service Day?
It is a public holiday on 4 November, immediately after Independence Day.
Are Carnival Monday and Tuesday public holidays?
Yes. Both are national public holidays.
Why is 27 December listed in 2027?
Boxing Day falls on Sunday in 2027, and the following Monday is listed as the observed day.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official government portal showing upcoming national public holidays.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is used as the primary reference where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check. Later official declarations take precedence.