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2026 Dominica Holidays

See public holidays in Dominica for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

17

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

November

3 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Emancipation Day

38 days away

About Dominica holidays in 2026

Dominica observes a variety of holidays in 2026, encompassing national celebrations, religious observances, and seasonal events. The year begins with New Year's Day and includes significant cultural events like Carnival Monday and Tuesday. The spring season brings religious holidays such as Good Friday and Easter Monday, followed by Labor Day and Pentecost Monday. The latter half of the year features Emancipation Day, Independence Day, and Community Service Day, culminating in the festive Christmas and Boxing Day holidays.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
February 16, 2026MondayCarnival Monday
February 17, 2026TuesdayCarnival Tuesday
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 4, 2026MondayLabor Day
May 25, 2026MondayPentecost Monday
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
August 3, 2026MondayEmancipation Day
September 22, 2026TuesdaySeptember Equinox
November 3, 2026TuesdayIndependence Day
November 4, 2026WednesdayCommunity Service Day
November 8, 2026SundayRemembrance Sunday
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day

Planning around Dominica holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays fall on weekdays, potentially creating opportunities for extended breaks.
  • Note the proximity of Independence Day and Community Service Day in early November.
  • The calendar includes several religious observances with fixed dates.
  • Check the specific year for any potential changes or newly introduced public holidays.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Dominica's holiday calendar shows a notable concentration of observances in the late autumn and early winter months, with November and December each featuring three holidays. This period includes significant national celebrations and year-end festivities.

The spring months also present a cluster of holidays, including religious observances and public holidays like Labor Day and Pentecost Monday, creating a busy period in April and May.

The middle of the year, particularly July, is notably quiet with no public holidays observed.

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