Public Holidays in Dominican Republic 2026
12 listed public holiday dates in 2026
The Dominican Republic combines fixed patriotic and religious holidays with a legal Monday-transfer system for selected dates. The annual Ministry of Labour notice is important because it confirms which holidays move and which remain fixed.
Dominican Republic Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 5 | Monday | Epiphany holiday Observed |
| Jan 21 | Wednesday | Our Lady of Altagracia Day |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Duarte Day |
| Feb 27 | Friday | Independence Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 4 | Monday | Labour Day holiday Observed |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi |
| Aug 16 | Sunday | Restoration Day |
| Sep 24 | Thursday | Our Lady of Mercedes Day |
| Nov 9 | Monday | Constitution Day holiday Observed |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
The 2026 schedule follows the Dominican Ministry of Labour notice. 2027 transfers are based on the same statutory Monday-transfer rules and should be checked against the final annual notice.
Holiday Transfers Under Dominican Law 2026
Epiphany, Duarte Day, Labour Day and Constitution Day can be transferred to Monday under Law 139-97. Independence Day, Restoration Day, major Marian feasts and Christmas are among the dates that remain fixed.
Holiday Rules in Dominican Republic
Selected holidays are moved to the nearest Monday under Law 139-97, while legally protected fixed holidays are not transferred. The Ministry of Labour publishes the practical annual schedule.
Dominican Republic Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is fixed on 27 February.
- Our Lady of Altagracia Day is fixed on 21 January.
- Selected holidays shift to Monday.
- Corpus Christi moves with the Christian calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Epiphany appear on 5 January in 2026?
The 6 January observance is transferred to Monday 5 January under the annual holiday schedule.
When is Dominican Independence Day?
Independence Day is fixed on 27 February.
Which holidays can move to Monday?
Selected holidays including Epiphany, Duarte Day, Labour Day and Constitution Day can be transferred under Law 139-97.
Is Restoration Day moved?
No. Restoration Day on 16 August is treated as a fixed holiday.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official Ministry of Labour 2026 holiday schedule and transfer rules.
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.