Punta Cana Events
Holidays in Punta Cana
Dominican public holidays and how they're celebrated.
Three Kings Day in Punta Cana
Día de los Reyes — the Dominican gift-giving holiday on January 6
Dominican Independence Day in Punta Cana
February 27 — flags, parades and patriotic pride across the island
Semana Santa in Punta Cana
Holy Week — the Dominican Republic's busiest beach holiday
Restoration Day in the Dominican Republic
August 16 — celebrating independence from Spain in 1865
Thanksgiving Weekend in Punta Cana 2026
Turkey dinners, beach BBQs and family tours — Nov 26–29, 2026
Cap Cana Fishing Lodge Christmas Festival & Boat Parade 2026
Marina kicks off Christmas with a lit-up boat parade — Dec 6, 2026
Christmas in Punta Cana
Warm-weather holidays, resort buffets and Dominican Nochebuena traditions
New Year's Eve in Punta Cana
Gala dinners, beach parties and fireworks across Bávaro & Cap Cana
Allegria at Eden Roc — Best New Year's Eve Dinner & Party 2026
Cap Cana's signature gala dinner & party — Dec 31, 2026
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Recommended excursions
Hand-picked Cana.tours experiences that fit perfectly with this event.
Saona Island Premium 4 Beaches Tour
Premium speedboat tour to 4 of Saona's most beautiful beaches — all inclusive.
4.9· 512 travelers
$120 / person
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Catalina Island Tour
Snorkel the famous wall reef and unwind on a white-sand beach — All Inclusive with open bar & Dominican buffet.
4.8· 247 travelers
$99 / person
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Horseback Beach Riding
Trot along untouched Caribbean shoreline at golden hour.
4.7· 82 travelers
$65 / person
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Private Yachts
Half-day, full-day or sunset charters with captain and crew.
From $1,200 per charter
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Buggy Adventure
Ride through tropical trails and local villages in high-performance buggies.
4.8· 214 travelers
$75 / buggy
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