Dia de la Altagracia 2027: Dates (Jan 21) and Fares

Name: Dia de la Altagracia 2027
Start: 2027-01-21
End: 2027-01-21
Location: Higuey, Dominican Republic

When is Dia de la Altagracia 2027?

Dia de la Altagracia 2027 runs on Thursday, January 21, 2027.

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How the dates are set: The feast is held on January 21 every year.

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Dia de la Altagracia schedule

Thursday, January 21, 2027: Our Lady of Altagracia is a national holiday in the Dominican Republic.
January 21, 2025: Higuey woke to a large security operation for the day.

Sources: datetimeonline.com, portalaltagraciano.com

Dia de la Altagracia: questions people ask

When is Dia de la Altagracia in 2027?

It falls on Thursday, January 21, 2027, and is a national holiday.

Why is Dia de la Virgen de la Altagracia celebrated?

Every January 21, Dominicans commemorate the Virgin of Altagracia.

Is the Altagracia holiday moved to a Monday?

Not necessarily. In 2024 the Ministry of Labor said the holiday stayed on Sunday, January 21.

Are there other holidays near Altagracia Day in 2027?

Yes. January 25 is a day off for Duarte's Day and January 26 is Duarte's Day itself.

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About Dia de la Altagracia

Every January 21 Dominicans honor Our Lady of Altagracia, with Higuey at the center of the day.

January 21 is the Day of Our Lady of Altagracia, a religious feast and a national holiday in the Dominican Republic. The city of Higuey is the focus of the day, and in 2025 it woke to a large security operation for the crowds. In 2024 the Ministry of Labor said the holiday was not moved even though January 21 fell on a Sunday. Plan ahead: it is a day off across the country.

Know before you go

January 21 is a national holiday, so expect closures and heavy traffic around Higuey.
In 2027, January 25 and 26 are also national holidays.
Punta Cana (PUJ) is the closest airport, roughly 45 minutes by road to Higuey.

Planning the trip

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