Dominicans are preparing to extend the Christmas holidays with the long weekend coming up to celebrate the religious holiday honoring the protector of the Dominican people, Our Lady of La Altagracia. The event falls on Tuesday 21 January and many Dominicans will be taking Monday 20 January off to celebrate. This makes for an extraordinarily long holiday for those who can take the extra days off – Friday, 17 January through Tuesday, 21 January.