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Is today a public holiday in Dominica?

Today is a normal Saturday in Dominica. The next public holiday is Independence Day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, in 17 days.

Saturday 17 October 2026, America/Port of_Spain time

Dominica, this month public holiday

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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Dominica?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Dominica.

Next public holiday in Dominica

Independence Day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, in 17 days. The last one was Emancipation Day on 3 August 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Dominica

Holiday	Date	When
Independence Day	Tuesday 3 November 2026	in 17 days
National Day of Community Service	Wednesday 4 November 2026	in 18 days
Christmas Day	Friday 25 December 2026	in 69 days
Boxing Day	Saturday 26 December 2026	in 70 days
New Year's Day	Friday 1 January 2027	in 76 days
Carnival Monday	Monday 8 February 2027	in 114 days

Public holidays in Dominica in 2026

Dominica has 12 public holidays in 2026. 1 fall on a weekend. 4 are still ahead.

Date	Day	Holiday
1 January 2026	Thursday	New Year's Day
16 February 2026	Monday	Carnival Monday
17 February 2026	Tuesday	Carnival Tuesday
3 April 2026	Friday	Good Friday
6 April 2026	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May 2026	Friday	Labour Day
25 May 2026	Monday	Whit Monday
3 August 2026	Monday	Emancipation Day
3 November 2026	Tuesday	Independence Day
4 November 2026	Wednesday	National Day of Community Service
25 December 2026	Friday	Christmas Day
26 December 2026	Saturdayweekend	Boxing Day

Long weekends in Dominica in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Christmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Dominica in 2027

Dominica has 13 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Dominica

Is today a public holiday in Dominica?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Dominica, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Dominica?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Dominica.

What is the next public holiday in Dominica?

The next public holiday in Dominica is Independence Day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, in 17 days.

How many public holidays does Dominica have in 2026?

Dominica has 12 public holidays in 2026. 1 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 4 are still to come this year.

Does Dominica move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Our data lists no substitute days for Dominica in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.