Public Holidays in Dominica 2026 🇩🇲
Dominica has 4 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Independence Day on 3. Nov. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Dominica.
This year, Dominica observes 12 public holidays , with 13 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Independence Day on 3. Nov. The most recently passed holiday was Emancipation Day.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Bridge day | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Wednesday | National Day of Community Service | Public holiday | |
| Friday Long weekend | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Saturday | Boxing Day | Public holiday |
Long weekends in Dominica 2026
These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.
- Independence Day — (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
- Christmas Day — (Friday) — long weekend
Holidays that change date in Dominica
Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.
- Carnival Monday: →
- Carnival Tuesday: →
- Good Friday: →
- Easter Monday: →
- Labour Day: →
- Whit Monday: →
- Emancipation Day: →
