Public Holidays

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We have indicated below the official and non-official holidays in Dominican Republic. These dates are important to know for travelers, because you can find some of the shops and main attractions closed, so it is good to know when public holidays are celebrated to plan your vacation accordingly.

National Public Holidays	2012	2013
New Year's Day	January 1	January 1
Catholic day of the Epiphany or Three Kings Day	January 6	January 6
Our Lady of La Altagracia - Patroness Day	January 21	January 21
Birthday of Juan Pablo Duarte - Founding Father	January 26	January 26
Independence Day	February 27	February 27
Good Friday	April 6	March 29
Easter Sunday	April 24	March 31
International Workers Day	May 1	May 1
Corpus Christi Day	June 7	May 30
Restoration Day	August 16	August 16
Our Lady of Las Mercedes	September 24	September 24
Columbus Day	October 12	October 12
Constitution Day	November 6	November 6
Christmas Day	December 25	December 25

Non Public Holidays	2012	2013
National Secretary Day	April 26	April 26
Mother's Day	May 29	May 27
Father's Day	July 31	July 29
Christmas Eve	December 24	December 24
New Year's Eve	December 31	December 31