Public holidays in Dominica, 2026
12 public holidays, 11 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Dominica drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Independence Day on Tuesday 3 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 16 February | Carnival Monday | Monday |
| 17 February | Carnival Tuesday | Tuesday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 25 May | Whit Monday | Monday |
| 3 August | Emancipation Day | Monday |
| 3 November | Independence Day | Tuesday |
| 4 November | National Day of Community Service | Wednesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Dominica have in 2026?
12 nationwide public holidays, 11 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Dominica?
Independence Day, on Tuesday 3 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.