New Year's Day 2026 — Dominican Republic
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day is a public holiday in Dominican Republic, observed on January 1, 2026 (Thursday) in 2026. As an official public holiday, most government offices, banks, and schools are closed.
In 2026, New Year's Day falls on a Thursday, giving workers a day off during the workweek.
Key Facts
Date January 1, 2026
Day Thursday
Type Public
Countries 
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic Status This holiday has passed
New Year's Day — Date by Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 1, 2024 | Monday |
| 2025 | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | January 1, 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | January 1, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | January 1, 2030 | Tuesday |
Other Public Holidays in Dominican Republic (2026)
Monday, January 5, 2026 Epiphany Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Our Lady of Altagracia Monday, January 26, 2026 Duarte's Birthday Friday, February 27, 2026 Independence Day Friday, April 3, 2026 Good Friday Monday, May 4, 2026 Labour Day Thursday, June 4, 2026 Corpus Christi Sunday, August 16, 2026 Restoration Day Thursday, September 24, 2026 Our Lady of las Mercedes Monday, November 9, 2026 Constitution Day
Frequently Asked Questions
When is New Year's Day in 2026?
New Year's Day in Dominican Republic is on January 1, 2026 (Thursday).
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Dominican Republic?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday. Most businesses, government offices, and schools are closed.
How many days until New Year's Day 2026?
New Year's Day 2026 was on January 1, 2026 and has already passed.