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.
| Name | Native Name | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | New Year's Day | 01 Jan 2023 | |
| New Year's Day (substitute day) | New Year's Day (substitute day) | 02 Jan 2023 | |
| Carnival Monday | Carnival Monday | 20 Feb 2023 | |
| Carnival Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday | 21 Feb 2023 | |
| Good Friday | Good Friday | 07 Apr 2023 | |
| Easter Sunday | Easter Sunday | 09 Apr 2023 | |
| Easter Monday | Easter Monday | 10 Apr 2023 | |
| Labour Day | Labour Day | 01 May 2023 | |
| Pentecost | Pentecost | 28 May 2023 | |
| Whit Monday | Whit Monday | 29 May 2023 | |
| Emancipation Day | Emancipation Day | 07 Aug 2023 | |
| Independence Day | Independence Day | 03 Nov 2023 | |
| National Day of Community Service | National Day of Community Service | 04 Nov 2023 | |
| Christmas Day | Christmas Day | 25 Dec 2023 | |
| Boxing Day | Boxing Day | 26 Dec 2023 |