Dominica


Holidays & Observances in Dominica
Dominica is an English-speaking country in the Caribbean. For many years, France and England fought to gain control over this island. So, even though it was most recently owned by England, the French have had a significant effect on the culture leaving behind their religion of Roman Catholicism and their language, which many people still speak. African and indigenous cultures have also made their mark, and today it is a mixture of all of these different influences. Carnival is probably the most festive celebration in the country and is considered to be one of the most unique Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean.
Upcoming Popular Holidays
Country Observances
Holiday Date | Country Holiday | Common Observance | Observance Type | Religion/Belief |
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Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday / Fat Tuesday | Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Good Friday | Good Friday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Easter | Easter | Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Pentecost / Whit Sunday | Pentecost (Whit Sunday) | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Christmas Eve | Christmas | Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
Christmas | Christmas | Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
Boxing Day - St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day - St. Stephen's Day | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity |