Dominican RepublicvsHaiti
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
7
Only Dominican Republic
14
Only Haiti
What the numbers say
In 2026, Dominican Republic has 13 nationwide public holidays and Haiti has 20, so Haiti gets 7 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including Día de Año Nuevo, Día de Reyes, Good Friday and Día del Trabajador.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Dominican Republic has 12 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 15 for Haiti (5 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); Haiti offers 7 and 6. Haiti has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Dominican Republic and January in Haiti.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Dominican Republic
Haiti is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Haiti
Dominican Republic is working these days.
Full calendars: Dominican Republic · Haiti