School holidays
Dominican Republic · 2026
4 school breaks in Dominican Republic during 2026. Longest is 65 days (Summer Holidays).
Next school break
Summer Holidays
Jun 20 – Aug 23 · 65 days
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days away
All 2026 school breaks
4 totalListCalendar
Dec19
Christmas Break
Dec 19 – Jan 6 · 19 days
19d
Mar30
Semana Santa (Holy Week)
Mar 30 – Apr 3 · 5 days
5d
Jun20
Summer Holidays
Jun 20 – Aug 23 · 65 days
65d
Dec18
Christmas Break
Dec 18 – Jan 5 · 19 days
19d
LegendPublic holidaySchool breakBridge day opportunityWeekend
January 2026
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
5Epiphany📅 3d
21Our Lady of Altagracia
26Duarte Birthday📅 3d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
19–Jan 6Christmas Break
February 2026
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March 2026
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30–Apr 3Semana Santa (Holy Week)
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3Good Friday📅 3d
May 2026
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4Labour Day📅 3d
June 2026
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4Corpus Christi🌉 4d
5Bridge day → Corpus Christi
20–Aug 23Summer Holidays
July 2026
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16Restoration Day
September 2026
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24Our Lady of Mercedes🌉 4d
25Bridge day → Our Lady of Mercedes
October 2026
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9Constitution Day📅 3d
December 2026
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
18–Jan 5Christmas Break
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Jan1
New Year's Day
Jan5
Epiphany
Jan21
Our Lady of Altagracia
Jan26
Duarte Birthday
Feb27
Independence Day
Apr3
Good Friday
May4
Labour Day
Jun4
Corpus Christi
Aug16
Restoration Day
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Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Dominican Republic 2026?
Dominican Republic schools have 4 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Dominican Republic have in 2026?
Dominican Republic schools observe 4 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in Dominican Republic 2026?
The Christmas school break in Dominican Republic runs December 19, 2025 – January 6, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Dominican Republic 2026?
The summer school break in Dominican Republic runs June 20, 2026 – August 23, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Dominican Republic. See the source link below for the official publication.