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Epiphany in Dominican Republic

Many Christians around the world annually celebrate Epiphany on January 6. It is a public holiday in many countries and marks two events in Jesus Christ’s life, according to the Christian Bible. The first event was when the three wise men, or kings, visited infant Jesus. The second event was when St John the Baptist baptized Jesus.

Is Epiphany a Public Holiday?

Epiphany is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

The three wise men's (or kings') visit to baby Jesus Christ is remembered on Epiphany.

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About Epiphany

Read more about Epiphany.

Epiphany Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2018SatJan 6EpiphanyNational holiday
2019SunJan 6EpiphanyNational holiday
2020MonJan 6EpiphanyNational holiday
2021MonJan 4EpiphanyNational holiday
2021WedJan 6EpiphanyObservance
2022ThuJan 6EpiphanyObservance
2022MonJan 10EpiphanyNational holiday
2023FriJan 6EpiphanyObservance
2023MonJan 9EpiphanyNational holiday
2024TueJan 9EpiphanyNational holiday
2025ThuJan 9EpiphanyNational holiday
2026FriJan 9EpiphanyNational holiday
2027SatJan 9EpiphanyNational holiday
2028SunJan 9EpiphanyNational holiday

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