Dominica Public Holidays
Dominica observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
Dominica observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for Dominica by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in Dominica.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Carnival Monday |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 4 | Monday | Labor Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Pentecost Monday |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Emancipation Day |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox |
| Nov 3 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Nov 4 | Wednesday | Community Service Day |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Remembrance Sunday |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.
About public holidays in Dominica
This guide provides an overview of public holidays in Dominica. Holidays are observed on fixed dates or on variable dates depending on religious observances or astronomical events.
For definitions of public holidays and more information on how they are observed, please visit our public holidays explained page. For a complete list of holidays in Dominica for a specific year, check out the Dominica holidays in 2026 page.
Major public holidays in 2026
Dominica observes a variety of public holidays throughout the year, including national celebrations, religious observances, and astronomical events.
Other holidays in 2026 include Carnival Monday, Carnival Tuesday, March Equinox, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Pentecost Monday, June Solstice, Emancipation Day, September Equinox, Community Service Day, Remembrance Sunday, December Solstice, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. You can find the full list on the Dominica holidays in 2026 page.
- New Year's Day — 1 January 2026. Marks the start of the Gregorian calendar year.
- Labor Day — 4 May 2026. A day to recognize the contributions of workers.
- Independence Day — 3 November 2026. Dominica's national day, celebrating its independence from the United Kingdom.
Planning around holidays
Public holidays in Dominica can fall on any day of the week, and their dates may shift annually, especially for religious and astronomical observances. Planning ahead is essential for travel and business.
- Fixed Dates: Holidays like New Year's Day and Independence Day occur on the same date each year.
- Variable Dates: Religious holidays such as Good Friday and Easter Monday, as well as astronomical events like equinoxes and solstices, change dates annually.
- Carnival Season: Carnival Monday and Tuesday typically occur in February, leading up to Ash Wednesday.
- Summer Observances: Emancipation Day and holidays related to the solstices are observed during the summer months.
- Late Year Holidays: Independence Day and Christmas-related holidays fall in the latter part of the year.
Plan Your Year Around DM Holidays
View Dominica holidays in calendar mode
Explore public holidays in a visual calendar layout and plan ahead more easily.