HaitivsDominican Republic
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
14
Only Haiti
7
Only Dominican Republic
What the numbers say
In 2026, Haiti has 20 nationwide public holidays and Dominican Republic has 13, so Haiti gets 7 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including Jour de l'an, Le Jour des Rois, Vendredi saint and Fête du Travail / Fête des Travailleurs.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Haiti has 15 on working days (5 fall on a weekend), against 12 for Dominican Republic (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Haiti offers 7 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 6 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Dominican Republic offers 6 and 5. Haiti has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Haiti and January in Dominican Republic.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Haiti
Dominican Republic is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Dominican Republic
Haiti is working these days.
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