CubavsDominican Republic
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
5
Only Cuba
9
Only Dominican Republic
What the numbers say
In 2026, Cuba has 9 nationwide public holidays and Dominican Republic has 13, so Dominican Republic gets 4 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including Triunfo de la Revolución, Good Friday, Día de los trabajadores and Navidad.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Cuba has 6 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 12 for Dominican Republic (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Cuba offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 1 possible bridge day (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Dominican Republic offers 6 and 5. Dominican Republic has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is July in Cuba and January in Dominican Republic.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Cuba
Dominican Republic is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Dominican Republic
Cuba is working these days.
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