Dominican Republic, like most of the other countries, celebrate their holidays with festive fervor at the same time, devoting their time prayers and masses for religious holidays.
Here are the holidays for Dominican Republic:
Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day
In Dominican Republic, Christmas and all the way to New Year’s are celebrated with Family dinners and get togethers with friends. Colors of the clothes you wear often signify what you wish for in the coming New Year, and people dress up in a color depending on their wishes.
Monday, 10 January 2011: Epiphany Holiday
This day celebrates the presentation of the Child Jesus to the Magi at the same time celebrating Christ’s baptism.
Friday, 21 January 2011: Lady of Altagracia Day
This is holiday is to commemorate “Our Lady of Altagracia” and also to celebrate victory over the French sometime in 1690.
Monday, 24 January 2011: Juan Pablo Duarte Day Holiday
This day is celebrated in honor of one of the founders of the Dominican Republic, Juan Pablo Duarte.
Sunday, 27 February 2011: Independence day
This marks the day of independence from Haiti in 1844.
Friday, 22 April 2011: Good Friday
This is a Christian religious holiday commemorating the death and sacrifice of Christ.
Sunday, 1 May 2011: Labor Day
Monday, 2 May 2011: Labor Day Holiday
This day is celebrate to honor the country’s workers and is celebrated internationally.
Thursday, 23 June 2011: Corpus Christi
This is a Christian religious holiday celebrating the “Eucharist” and “Body of Christ”.
Monday, 15 August 2011: Restoration Day Holiday
This day marks the restoration of independence of the Dominican Republic from Spain 1863.
Saturday, 24 September 2011: Lady of Mercedes Day
This holiday is in honor of the patron saint La Virgen de las Mercedes.
Sunday, 6 November 2011: Constitution Day
This day is to commemorate the signing of the Constitution in 1844.
Sunday, 25 December 2011: Christmas Day
This is a religious Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
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