Dominica Public Holidays

Public Holidays in Dominica 2023

There are 14 officially recognized holidays in Dominica (12 Public Holidays, 2 Observance Holidays)

Public holidays are days of celebration where countries celebrate important historical or religious events. In some cases, there are public holidays which are celebrated exclusively in certain region of the country.
NameNative NameDateType
New Year's DayNew Year's Day01 Jan 2023
New Year's Day (substitute day)New Year's Day (substitute day)02 Jan 2023
Carnival MondayCarnival Monday20 Feb 2023
Carnival TuesdayCarnival Tuesday21 Feb 2023
Good FridayGood Friday07 Apr 2023
Easter SundayEaster Sunday09 Apr 2023
Easter MondayEaster Monday10 Apr 2023
Labour DayLabour Day01 May 2023
PentecostPentecost28 May 2023
Whit MondayWhit Monday29 May 2023
Emancipation DayEmancipation Day07 Aug 2023
Independence DayIndependence Day03 Nov 2023
National Day of Community ServiceNational Day of Community Service04 Nov 2023
Christmas DayChristmas Day25 Dec 2023
Boxing DayBoxing Day26 Dec 2023