The celebration on September 24th was established in 1740, by means of a Royal Decree that moved the holiday, which was previously commemorated on September 8th
SANTO DOMINGO. The Ministry of Labor reminded employers and workers that tomorrow, Thursday, September 24, the date on which the Day of Our Lady of Mercy is commemorated, remains a holiday and will not be moved to another date.
The institution explained that the arrangement is due to the religious nature of the celebration and is part of the Dominican Republic's holiday calendar.
The Ministry specified that both the public and private sectors must return to their usual activities on Friday, September 25, in accordance with the provisions of Law 139-97, which regulates the application of national holidays.
The measure applies throughout the national territory
The entity indicated that the provision must be observed in all establishments in the country, so Thursday the 24th will be a non-working day due to the feast of Our Lady of Mercy.
He also urged employers and workers to take into account the official calendar when organizing their activities this week.
What is celebrated on September 24th in the Dominican Republic?
Every September 24th, the Dominican Republic commemorates the Day of Our Lady of Mercy, a Catholic religious celebration dedicated to the Virgin of Mercy, considered the spiritual patron saint of the Dominican people.
The festival is part of the main religious dates on the national calendar and, due to its importance, is considered a public holiday.
Since when has the Day of Our Lady of Mercy been celebrated in the Dominican Republic?
Devotion to Our Lady of Mercy dates back to the colonial era. There are references to her veneration from 1495, while religious tradition links her to the Holy Hill in La Vega.
Later, after the earthquake of 1615, the Santo Domingo City Council declared her "Patron Saint of Hispaniola." With the birth of the Dominican Republic in 1844, devotion to her became firmly established as one of the country's principal religious expressions.
The celebration on September 24th was established in 1740, by means of a Royal Decree that moved the holiday, which was previously commemorated on September 8th.
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