You can start planning your calendar now! These are the public holidays in the Dominican Republic for 2027.
Santo Domingo – If you’re planning your vacation, trips, or days off for next year, you can now consult the official 2027 holiday calendar for the Dominican Republic.
The Ministry of Labor announced next year’s non-working days in compliance with Law 139-97, which allows the transfer of some holidays when they fall on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
According to the institution’s calendar, two holidays will move to Monday, while the others will keep their original dates.
The first change is Three Kings Day, celebrated on Wednesday, January 6, but it will be a working day, and the rest will move to Monday, January 4.
Duarte Day, originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, will also be observed on Monday, January 25.
2027 Holiday Calendar
These are the dates that workers and employers should take into account during the next year:
Friday, January 1st: New Year’s Day. No changes.
Monday, January 4: Three Kings Day, moved from Wednesday the 6th.
Thursday, January 21: Feast of Our Lady of Altagracia. No change.
Monday, January 25: Duarte Day, moved from Tuesday the 26th.
Saturday, February 27: National Independence Day. No change.
Friday, March 26: Good Friday. No change.
Saturday, May 1st: Labor Day. No change.
Thursday, May 27: Corpus Christi. No change.
Monday, August 16: Restoration Day. No change.
Friday, September 24: Feast of Our Lady of Mercy. No change.
Saturday, November 6: Constitution Day. It won’t change.
Saturday, December 25: Christmas Day. No changes.
The provision states that all establishments in the country must apply the changes, in accordance with current legislation.
With this calendar, workers can begin organizing personal commitments, vacations, and family activities, keeping in mind that several 2027 holidays will fall on weekends and that only two will change dates.

