Puerto RicovsDominican Republic
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
17
Only Puerto Rico
9
Only Dominican Republic
What the numbers say
In 2026, Puerto Rico has 21 nationwide public holidays and Dominican Republic has 13, so Puerto Rico gets 8 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including Día de Año Nuevo, Día de Reyes, Viernes Santo and Navidad.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Puerto Rico has 19 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 12 for Dominican Republic (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Puerto Rico offers 12 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 5 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Dominican Republic offers 6 and 5. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is January in Puerto Rico and January in Dominican Republic.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Puerto Rico
Dominican Republic is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Dominican Republic
Puerto Rico is working these days.
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