Corpus Christi

Nationwide public holiday in Dominican Republic

Next Corpus Christi

Thursday, 27 May 2027

Dates

YearDateWeekdayNotes
20264 JuneThursdayNationwide
202727 MayThursdayNationwide

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.

Make it longer

Take Friday 28 May off and get 4 days in a row (Thu 27 May – Sun 30 May).

Plan more breaks with the leave planner.

Typical weather in Santo Domingo around 27 May: high 31°C (88°F), low 24°C (75°F), rain on 56% of days.

Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Santo Domingo. Past averages, not a forecast.

About Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, is a Catholic feast honouring the Eucharist. It was established in the thirteenth century and falls on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, sixty days after Easter Sunday, so its date moves each year. In some countries the church celebration is transferred to the following Sunday.

Traditions

The feast is best known for outdoor processions in which the consecrated host is carried through the streets under a canopy. Routes are often decorated with flowers, flags and temporary altars, and children in first communion clothes frequently take part.

Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.

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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.