New Years Eve
New Year's celebration is always loud, happy and exciting with Salsa and Meringue music. Go to the Malecon in Santo Domingo or to one of the all inclusive hotels, villas and resorts in Punta Cana where you will find some of the best celebrations in the country.
Three Kings Day (Dia de Reyes)
For Roman Catholics in many countries this day is also known as Epiphany in which Christians celebrate the revelation of God the Son as a human being in Jesus Christ. The feast is celebrated on the Sunday that falls between January 2 and January 8.
Day of Duarte
This day celebrates one of the country's primary founders, Juan Pablo Duarte on his birthday. Duarte's birthday and his work towards independence is honored every year on the closest Monday to the actual date of his January 26 birthday. In 2010, celebrations will fall on Monday, January 25.
Independence Day
Like many countries, Dominicans celebrate their independence annually. The Dominican Republic made its first declaration of independence from Spain on November 30, 1821, only to see the country invaded by Haitian forces in February 1822. On February 27, 1844, the Trinitarios declared their independence from Haiti.
Viernes Santo
"Good Friday" falls on the Friday before Easter. This is an official public holiday and a religious holiday; This is the most solemn day of the whole year on the island. Every business will be closed.
Labor Day
Dia del Trabaj. As federal and commonwealth official holiday, this holiday is celebrated in much as the same way as in the United States.
Ascension Day
This is a very religious day of observance in the Dominican Republic. The Ascension of Jesus celebrates the Christian doctrine from the New Testament of the moment when the resurrected Jesus was taken up to heaven in his resurrected body, in the presence of eleven of his Apostles, occurring 40 days after the resurrection.
Corpus Christi (Latin for Body of Christ)
This day honors the Eucharist, and as such it does not commemorate a particular event in Jesus life. It is held on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday or, in some places, on the following Sunday. The feast is officially known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Restoration Day (Dia de la Restauracion)
On August 16, 1965, Spain ended its occupation and Dominican independence was established. It is a day of great celebration. The laughter and joy is contagious and the costumes worn are magnificent. Male traditional folk dancers and beautiful girls costume dress celebrate in the street parades.
Our Lady of Mercedes Day (Dia de las Mercedes)
Mercedes Day is a Public Holiday in Dominican Republic commemorated on September 24. Domican Republic celebrates the Mercedes Day in honor of Our Lady of Mercy, Patroness of Dominican Republic. The catholic holiday is celebrated with very religiously through Dominican Republic and is a public holiday on 24th of September every year.
Dominican Republic Mercedes Day History
According to the Dominican legend, before returning to Spain, Christopher Columbus placed a cross atop a hill overlooking El Cibao. In 1495, during a battle between the Spanish and the native Taino Indians, the Lady of Mercedes appeared, scattering the frightened Indians and thereby securing the Europeans' victory. There were subsequent visitations reported at the site, and eventually settlers marked the spot by erecting a church and pilgrimage site they named Iglesia Las Mercedes.
Every year Iglesia Las Mercedes receives thousands of worshipers, many of whom arrive on the saint's day to pay homage. Another church in Santo Domingo, the Church of Las Mercedes, also attracts many followers on September 24. Typical ceremonies at the church in the capital city include masses throughout the day, the Blessing of the Waters, and a procession from the church through Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day is a holiday to honor the constitution of a country. Constitution Day is often celebrated on the anniversary of the signing, promulgation or adoption of the constitution, or in some cases, to commemorate the change to constitutional monarchy:
Discovery Day
The date in 1492 that Christopher Columbus landed on the Dominican Republic, December 5, is also called Discovery Day. It is celebrated all throughout the island of Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic).
Christmas
In the Dominican Republic Christmas is the most celebrated season of the year, which is amazing because the whole country shuts down for Holy Week ( or Easter). When the weather starts to get cold up north, the Dominican Republic also feels the holiday spirit, but in a little different way. Typical Christmas displays with lights and traditional North-American style Christmas trees are common. The country, however, has its own Christmas customs and traditions.
New Year's celebration is always loud, happy and exciting with Salsa and Meringue music. Go to the Malecon in Santo Domingo or to one of the all inclusive hotels, villas and resorts in Punta Cana where you will find some of the best celebrations in the country.
Three Kings Day (Dia de Reyes)
For Roman Catholics in many countries this day is also known as Epiphany in which Christians celebrate the revelation of God the Son as a human being in Jesus Christ. The feast is celebrated on the Sunday that falls between January 2 and January 8.
Day of Duarte
This day celebrates one of the country's primary founders, Juan Pablo Duarte on his birthday. Duarte's birthday and his work towards independence is honored every year on the closest Monday to the actual date of his January 26 birthday. In 2010, celebrations will fall on Monday, January 25.
Independence Day
Like many countries, Dominicans celebrate their independence annually. The Dominican Republic made its first declaration of independence from Spain on November 30, 1821, only to see the country invaded by Haitian forces in February 1822. On February 27, 1844, the Trinitarios declared their independence from Haiti.
Viernes Santo
"Good Friday" falls on the Friday before Easter. This is an official public holiday and a religious holiday; This is the most solemn day of the whole year on the island. Every business will be closed.
Labor Day
Dia del Trabaj. As federal and commonwealth official holiday, this holiday is celebrated in much as the same way as in the United States.
Ascension Day
This is a very religious day of observance in the Dominican Republic. The Ascension of Jesus celebrates the Christian doctrine from the New Testament of the moment when the resurrected Jesus was taken up to heaven in his resurrected body, in the presence of eleven of his Apostles, occurring 40 days after the resurrection.
Corpus Christi (Latin for Body of Christ)
This day honors the Eucharist, and as such it does not commemorate a particular event in Jesus life. It is held on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday or, in some places, on the following Sunday. The feast is officially known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Restoration Day (Dia de la Restauracion)
On August 16, 1965, Spain ended its occupation and Dominican independence was established. It is a day of great celebration. The laughter and joy is contagious and the costumes worn are magnificent. Male traditional folk dancers and beautiful girls costume dress celebrate in the street parades.
Our Lady of Mercedes Day (Dia de las Mercedes)
Mercedes Day is a Public Holiday in Dominican Republic commemorated on September 24. Domican Republic celebrates the Mercedes Day in honor of Our Lady of Mercy, Patroness of Dominican Republic. The catholic holiday is celebrated with very religiously through Dominican Republic and is a public holiday on 24th of September every year.
Dominican Republic Mercedes Day History
According to the Dominican legend, before returning to Spain, Christopher Columbus placed a cross atop a hill overlooking El Cibao. In 1495, during a battle between the Spanish and the native Taino Indians, the Lady of Mercedes appeared, scattering the frightened Indians and thereby securing the Europeans' victory. There were subsequent visitations reported at the site, and eventually settlers marked the spot by erecting a church and pilgrimage site they named Iglesia Las Mercedes.
Every year Iglesia Las Mercedes receives thousands of worshipers, many of whom arrive on the saint's day to pay homage. Another church in Santo Domingo, the Church of Las Mercedes, also attracts many followers on September 24. Typical ceremonies at the church in the capital city include masses throughout the day, the Blessing of the Waters, and a procession from the church through Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day is a holiday to honor the constitution of a country. Constitution Day is often celebrated on the anniversary of the signing, promulgation or adoption of the constitution, or in some cases, to commemorate the change to constitutional monarchy:
Discovery Day
The date in 1492 that Christopher Columbus landed on the Dominican Republic, December 5, is also called Discovery Day. It is celebrated all throughout the island of Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic).
Christmas
In the Dominican Republic Christmas is the most celebrated season of the year, which is amazing because the whole country shuts down for Holy Week ( or Easter). When the weather starts to get cold up north, the Dominican Republic also feels the holiday spirit, but in a little different way. Typical Christmas displays with lights and traditional North-American style Christmas trees are common. The country, however, has its own Christmas customs and traditions.
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