Public Holidays in Dominica
Every public holiday in Dominica for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Independence Day · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Dominica public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Carnival Monday | Public |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Nov 3 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Nov 4 | Wednesday | Community Service Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Dominica public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 8 | Monday | Carnival Monday | Public |
| Feb 9 | Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 2 | Monday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Nov 3 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Nov 4 | Thursday | Community Service Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public |
Dominica public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 28 | Monday | Carnival Monday | Public |
| Feb 29 | Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| Jun 5 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 7 | Monday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Nov 3 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Nov 4 | Saturday | Community Service Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Public |
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About holidays in Dominica
This page lists Dominica's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Dominica?
Dominica has 12 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Dominica?
Independence Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — 7 days away.
Are all holidays in Dominica nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.