Labor Day in the Dominican Republic, 1 May, falls on a Wednesday this year. This means it will be celebrated on Monday, 29 April, converting the weekend of Friday, 26 April to Monday, 29 April into a long weekend. With the peak foreign holiday season over, local hotels are offering a range of packages in a bid to attract local travelers. Tourists should also take note the weather is great during this time of the year, and rates are slightly lower.
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