The Ministry of Labor has announced the dates for public holidays in 2027, in compliance with Law 139-97, which governs the rescheduling of public holidays.
The Ministry explained that Law No. 139-97—enacted on June 19, 1997, and concerning the transfer of public holidays that fall on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday to the following Monday—was published in the Official Gazette (Gaceta Oficial) No. 9957 on June 25, 1997. It entered into force on June 27, 1997; therefore, in accordance with this legislation, it must be applied in all establishments throughout the country.
Accordingly, the public holidays for 2027 will be observed as follows:
Friday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) – Remains unchanged.
Wednesday, January 6 (Epiphany/Three Kings' Day) – A working day; the holiday is moved to Monday, January 4.
Thursday, January 21 (Our Lady of Altagracia Day) – Remains unchanged.
Tuesday, January 26 (Duarte Day) – A working day; the holiday is moved to Monday, January 25.
Saturday, February 27 (Independence Day) – Remains unchanged.
Friday, March 26 (Good Friday) – Remains unchanged.
Saturday, May 1 (Labor Day) – Remains unchanged.
Thursday, May 27 (Corpus Christi) – Remains unchanged.
Monday, August 16 (Restoration Day) – Remains unchanged.
Friday, September 24 (Our Lady of Las Mercedes Day) – Remains unchanged.
Saturday, November 6 (Constitution Day) – Remains unchanged.
Saturday, December 25 (Christmas Day). It remains unchanged.
The Ministry of Labor stated that complete information regarding the public holidays for the year 2027 can be downloaded from the institution’s website and will be published on its official social media channels and through media outlets.
