Holidays in Dominican Republic

[Timothy P. O'Sullivan]

Hi

My name is Tim. I have a Dominican fiancee and I was wondering if someone would be so kind as to tell me the Holidays of the Dominican Republic. I am trying to learn as much about the Domican Republic before I marry my Dominican sweetheart. I am hoping to vist there one day with her.

I would be very greatful for any information that any one could furnish me with.

Sincerely

Timothy.

 

[Kevin Hill]

Jan 1 New Year's Day. Jan 6 Epiphany. Jan 21 Festival of Our Lady of Altagracia (the country's patron saint). Jan 26 D?a de Duarte (birthday of Juan P. Duarte, founder of the Republic). Feb 27 D?a de la Independencia (National Independence Day). Mar-Apr Good Friday - Easter Sunday (over the Easter weekend of 'La Samana Santa', the country shuts down, almost all Dominicans head for the beach. On Good Friday music is not allowed to be played (loudly) anywhere, including in clubs or discotheques. However, the next couple of days are major fiesta time! Apr 14 Pan-American Day. May 1 Labor Day. Jul 16 Foundation of Sociedad la Trinitaria. Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin. Aug 16 Restoration Day. Sep 24 Our Lady of Mercedes (day of Patron Saint - Nuestra Se?ora de las Mercedes. Oct 12 D?a de la Raza (Columbus Day). Oct 24 United Nations Day. Nov 1 All Saints' Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day.

 

[DR One]

If you are marrying a Dominican, you will probably at some time be visiting her family and friends in the DR. We recommend you purchase the Living in Santo Domingo book, which features several chapters on Dominican social etiquette.

 

[Jim Hinsch]

Also:

June 3, Corpus Christi

November 6, Constitution Day

Jim Hinsch JimHinsch@CSI.COM