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Dominica Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Dominica
Dominica has 12 national public holidays in 2027. 9 of them fall on a weekday and 3 on a weekend. There are 5 long weekends and 1 more if you take a bridge day off.
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National public holidays · #101
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
5
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays
Dominica public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Next | New Year's Day | Public holiday | |
| Carnival Monday | Carnival Monday | Public holiday | |
| Carnival Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday | Public holiday | |
| Good Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Labour Day | Labour Day | Public holiday |
| Whit Monday | Whit Monday | Public holiday | |
| Emancipation Day | Emancipation Day | Public holiday | |
| Independence Day | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Community Service Day | Community Service Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| Weekend | St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Dominica holiday calendar 2027
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Long weekends in Dominica 2027
5 long weekends come for free, and 1 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan
No leave needed
4days
Sat 6 Feb – Tue 9 Feb
No leave needed
4days
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
No leave needed
3days
Sat 15 May – Mon 17 May
No leave needed
3days
Sat 31 Jul – Mon 2 Aug
No leave needed
5days
Wed 3 Nov – Sun 7 Nov
Take off Fri 5 Nov
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Dominica
How many public holidays does Dominica have in 2027?
12 national public holidays. That ranks Dominica #101 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in Dominica in 2027?
5 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 1 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 5 Nov) for 5 days in a row from 3 November.
Which Dominica public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Labour Day (Sat 1 May), Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec) and St. Stephen's Day (Sun 26 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Dominica?
December, with 2 national holidays: Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day.