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Dominican RepublicvsCuba

Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.

4

Days you're both off

9

Only Dominican Republic

5

Only Cuba

What the numbers say

In 2026, Dominican Republic has 13 nationwide public holidays and Cuba has 9, so Dominican Republic gets 4 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including Día de Año Nuevo, Good Friday, Día del Trabajador and Navidad.

What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Dominican Republic has 12 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 6 for Cuba (3 on a weekend).

For short breaks, Dominican Republic offers 6 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 5 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Cuba offers 5 and 1. Dominican Republic has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Dominican Republic and July in Cuba.

Shared days

Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.

Día de Año NuevoThursday · 1 Jan 2026Good FridayFriday · 3 Apr 2026Día del TrabajadorFriday · 1 May 2026NavidadFriday · 25 Dec 2026

Only Dominican Republic

Cuba is working — expect one-sided quiet.

Día de ReyesTuesday · 6 Jan 2026Día de Nuestra Señora de la AltagraciaWednesday · 21 Jan 2026Día del Natalicio de Juan Pablo DuarteMonday · 26 Jan 2026Día de la Independencia de la República DominicanaFriday · 27 Feb 2026Día de las MadresThursday · 28 May 2026Corpus ChristiThursday · 4 Jun 2026Día de la Restauración DominicanaSunday · 16 Aug 2026Nuestra Senora de las MercedesThursday · 24 Sep 2026Día de la ConstituciónFriday · 6 Nov 2026

Only Cuba

Dominican Republic is working these days.

Día de Victoria de las Fuerzas ArmadasFriday · 2 Jan 2026Conmemoración del asalto a MoncadaSaturday · 25 Jul 2026Día de la Rebeldía NacionalSunday · 26 Jul 2026Conmemoración del asalto a MoncadaMonday · 27 Jul 2026Día de la IndependenciaSaturday · 10 Oct 2026

Full calendars: Dominican Republic · Cuba