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Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Labor announced this Wednesday the official list of Holidays corresponding to the year 2026in compliance with the Law 139-97which regulates the transfer of holidays in the Dominican Republic.
The regulations, in force since 1997, establish that Holidays that fall between Tuesday and Friday must be moved to the nearest Mondayin order to promote work planning and promote internal tourism.
The Ministry recalled that this provision It is mandatory in all public and private establishments in the country..
This is how the holidays of 2026 will remain in the Dominican Republic
January
- Thursday, January 1: New Year (does not change).
- Tuesday, January 6: Day of the Holy Kings, work is done; the holiday is moved to Monday, January 5.
- Wednesday, January 21: Day of Our Lady of Altagracia (does not change).
- Monday, January 26: Birth of Juan Pablo Duarte (does not change).
February
- Friday, February 27: National Independence Day (immovable).
April
- Friday April 3: Good Friday (does not change).
May
- Friday, May 1: Labor Day, you work; the holiday goes to Monday May 4.
June
- Thursday June 4: Corpus Christi (does not change).
August
- Sunday August 16: Restoration Day (does not change).
September
- Thursday, September 24: Day of Our Lady of Mercedes (not changed).
November
- Friday, November 6: Constitution Day, work is done; the holiday is moved to Monday, November 9.
December
- Friday, December 25: Christmas (does not change).
The complete calendar of holidays of 2026 can be downloaded directly from the institutional portal of the Ministry of Labor (www.mt.gob.do) and is also available on the entity’s official social networks.
Why are some holidays moved?
According to the Law 139-97transfers seek support workers’ rest and boost the economyespecially domestic tourism, by creating long weekends. However, religious and patriotic dates of great national symbolism they remain immovablesuch as Independence, Good Friday and Christmas.
In summary
Of the 12 national holidays in 2026only three will be moved to Mondays:
- Holy Kings (January 5)
- Labor Day (May 4)
- Constitution Day (November 9)
The others will remain on their original date.
With this calendar, Dominicans will be able better organize your vacations, family activities and business events throughout the year.
Take advantage of the “bridges” of 2026
The announcement also generates expectations among the tourism sector, since long weekends They drive internal displacement towards beaches, mountains and ecotourism centers, generating a positive impact on hotels, restaurants and businesses.
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