When is Independence Day in Dominica?
How long until Independence Day? | ||
| This holiday next takes place in 3 Days. | ||
Dates of Independence Day | ||
| Year | Weekday | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Tuesday | |
| 2019 | Monday | |
| 2018 | Saturday | |
Duration | ||
| 1 Day | ||
Summary | ||
| On 3 November 1978, Dominica gained its independence from Great Britain becoming a republic within the Commonwealth | ||
Independence day is a public holiday in Dominica always celebrated on 3rd November.
It is the National Day of Dominica and marks independence from the United Kingdom on 3 November 1978.
History of Independence Day in Dominica
The first European contact with this Caribbean island took place on Sunday 3 November 1493 when Christopher Columbus sailed past during his second voyage to the new world. He named the island Dominica, after the Latin term 'dies Dominica' for Sunday.
The Spanish never made a serious effort to colonise the island finding it hard to maintain for the lack of natural resources.
The French showed an interest in the seventeenth century and established the first permanent European settlement in 1690. They brought many African slaves to the island and developed coffee plantations.
Britain gained possession of Dominica in 1763 in accordance with the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Seven Years' War, though it wasn't until 1805 that the French gave up repeated attempts to recapture Dominica.
Due to high amount of Africans on the island, Dominica became the first and only British colony in the Caribbean to have a black-controlled legislature in 1838.
In 1871, Dominica became part of the British Leeward Islands, removing the local control on the island.
On 3 November 1978, the Commonwealth of Dominica gained its independence from Britain as an independent republic within the Commonwealth, with Patrick John becoming it's Prime Minister.
How is Independence Day in Dominica Celebrated?
Independence Day is an opportunity to celebrate the unique heritage and Creole culture of Dominica. Events to mark independence take place in the weeks before Independence Day, including Heritage Day, Creole Day, the Miss Wob Dwiyet Pageant and the Ti Matador Competition. The 2018 schedule of events is shown below.
Dominica Public Holidays 2018
This page contains a national calendar of all 2018 public holidays for Dominica. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Mon | New Year's Day |
| 12 Feb | Mon | Carnival Monday |
| 13 Feb | Tue | Carnival Tuesday |
| 30 Mar | Fri | Good Friday |
| 2 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 7 May | Mon | Labour Day |
| 21 May | Mon | Whit Monday |
| 6 Aug | Mon | Emancipation Day |
| 3 Nov | Sat | Independence Day |
| 4 Nov | Sun | Community Service Day |
| 5 Nov | Mon | Community Service Day Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Tue | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Wed | Boxing Day |
Dominica Celebrates 40 Years of Independence on November 4th, 2018 “My Love, My Home, My Dominica – Building a Resilient Nation”
Our 40th anniversary of Independence will showcase a vibrant display of music, dance, food, culture and heritage. This year’s theme is “My Love, My Home, My Dominica – Building a Resilient Nation.” Let’s all Rediscover Dominica’s unique culture this festive season!
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