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Dominican RepublicvsJamaica

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

3

Days you're both off

10

Only Dominican Republic

7

Only Jamaica

What the numbers say

In 2026, Dominican Republic has 13 nationwide public holidays and Jamaica has 10, so Dominican Republic gets 3 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including Día de Año Nuevo, Good Friday 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 7 for Jamaica (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); Jamaica offers 4 and 2. Dominican Republic has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Dominican Republic and April in Jamaica.

Shared days

Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.

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

Only Dominican Republic

Jamaica 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 del TrabajadorFriday · 1 May 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 Jamaica

Dominican Republic is working these days.

Ash WednesdayWednesday · 18 Feb 2026Easter MondayMonday · 6 Apr 2026Labour DaySaturday · 23 May 2026Emancipation DaySaturday · 1 Aug 2026Independence DayThursday · 6 Aug 2026National Heroes DayFriday · 16 Oct 2026Boxing DaySaturday · 26 Dec 2026

Full calendars: Dominican Republic · Jamaica