Long weekends in Dominica, 2026.
Dominica, 2026: 8 long weekends. 6 cost no leave at all, and 2 days of leave add the other 2, for 29 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 14 February to 17 February: 4 days off, no leave needed (Carnival Monday, Carnival Tuesday)
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 23 May to 25 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Whit Monday)
- 1 August to 3 August: 3 days off, no leave needed (Emancipation Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 31 October to 4 November: 5 days off, take Mon 2 Nov as leave (Independence Day, Community Service Day)
Public holidays in Dominica, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Monday 16 February | Carnival Monday |
| Tuesday 17 February | Carnival Tuesday |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Monday 25 May | Whit Monday |
| Monday 3 August | Emancipation Day |
| Tuesday 3 November | Independence Day |
| Wednesday 4 November | Community Service Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Dominica in 2026?
Dominica has 6 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Dominica in 2026?
Independence Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 5 days off, from 31 October to 4 November 2026.
How many public holidays does Dominica have in 2026?
Dominica has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 11 of them fall on a weekday.