Public holidays in Dominica
(Redirected from Independence Day (Dominica))
This is a list of public holidays in Dominica.
| Date | Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | |
| February or March | Carnival Monday | |
| March or April | Good Friday | |
| Easter Monday | ||
| 1st Monday in May | Labour Day | |
| May or June | Whit Monday | |
| 1st Monday in August | Emancipation Day | Marks the end of slavery in 1834.[1] |
| November 3 | Independence Day | From the UK in 1978. |
| November 4 | Community Service Day | Public service holiday.[2] |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | |
| December 26 | Boxing Day |
References[edit]
- ^ "Emancipation Day in Dominica in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- ^ "National Day of Community Service (in lieu) in Dominica in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 5, 2021.