Labor Day
Nationwide public holiday in Dominican Republic · Día del Trabajo
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 May | Monday | Labor Day Observed day off for Labor Day (Fri 1 May) |
| 2027 | 1 May | Saturday | Nationwide |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
Everywhere in Dominican Republic.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Santo Domingo around 1 May: high 31°C (88°F), low 23°C (74°F), rain on 44% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Santo Domingo. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 1 May in Santo Domingo: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Dominican Republic
Thursday, 27 May 2027
Labor Day in other countries
Aruba
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Curaçao
El Salvador
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
Honduras
Martinique
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Puerto Rico
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.