| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-01-04 | Epiphany | National |
| 2027-01-21 | Lady of Altagracia | National |
| 2027-01-25 | Juan Pablo Duarte Day | National |
| 2027-02-27 | National Independence Day | National |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday | National |
| 2027-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2027-05-27 | Corpus Christi | National |
| 2027-08-16 | Restoration Day | National |
| 2027-09-24 | Our Lady of Mercedes Day | National |
| 2027-11-06 | Constitution Day | National |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Dominican Republic have in 2027?
Dominican Republic has 12 public holidays in 2027: 12 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 25 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in April, June, July, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Dominican Republic's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Dominican Republic 2027
Dominican Republic's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Mon 4 January: New Year's Day (4-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Monday 4 January).
- Sat 23 - Mon 25 January: Juan Pablo Duarte Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 23 January to Monday 25 January).
- Fri 26 - Sun 28 March: Good Friday (3-day weekend, Friday 26 March to Sunday 28 March).
- Sat 14 - Mon 16 August: Restoration Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 14 August to Monday 16 August).
- Fri 24 - Sun 26 September: Our Lady of Mercedes Day (3-day weekend, Friday 24 September to Sunday 26 September).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Dominican Republic 2027
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2027 no public holiday in Dominican Republic is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across North America for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Dominican Republic: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Dominican Republic in 2027. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Dominican Republic.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Dominican Republic (2027)
Our Dominican Republic public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Epiphany
Epiphany on 6 January concludes the Twelve Days of Christmas and celebrates the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles, represented by the visit of the Magi. It is a public holiday in much of Europe and Latin America, where in Spanish speaking countries it is associated with the Three Kings and the giving of gifts to children. In churches following the Julian calendar the feast falls later in January.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, the Feast of the Body of Christ, is held on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, sixty days after Easter. It celebrates the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist and is a public holiday in many Catholic countries, including Spain, Portugal, Poland, Brazil, Austria, parts of Germany and Switzerland, and much of Latin America. Observance typically includes processions in which the consecrated host is carried through the streets.