The upcoming birthday of Dominican founding father, Juan Pablo Duarte means a long weekend in the DR. Because Duarte’s birthday falls on a Friday this year, Dominicans get the following Monday off. Plan for a Friday 26, Saturday 27, Sunday 28, and Monday 29 January long weekend. Long weekends are the favorite time for Dominicans to travel to resorts and beaches around the country. This is the last long weekend until Easter. For more information on long weekends in the DR, see http://dr1.com/travel/prepare/holidays.shtml