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The Dominican War of Independence (Spanish: Guerra de Independencia Dominicana) was a war of independence that began when the Dominican Republic declared independence from the Republic of Haiti on February 27, 1844 and ended on January 24, 1856.
January 1: New Year's Day, national holiday [2] January 6: Epiphany (Dia de Los Reyes), national holiday [2] January 21: Our Lady of High Grace, national holiday [3] January 26: Duarte's Birthday, national holiday [2] February 27: Independence Day, national holiday [2] Friday of Holy Week, March or April: Good Friday, national holiday [2]
The republic maintained its independence except for a brief annexation by Spain from 1861 to 1865, after which the Second Dominican Republic was established. The country later experienced its first occupation by the United States from 1916 to 1924, followed by the establishment of the Third Dominican Republic .
Dominican Republic Independence Day. On 27 February 1844, a group called La Trinitaria (The Trinity) created a movement that fought for and led to the country’s sovereignty.
The Dominican Republic celebrates Dia de la Altagracia on January 21 in honor of its patroness, Duarte's Day on January 26 in honor of one of its founding fathers, Independence Day on February 27, Restoration Day on August 16, Virgen de las Mercedes on September 24, and Constitution Day on November 6.
An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood, ... Dominican Republic: Independence Day: 30 November:
Bust of Jacinto de la Concha in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Jacinto de la Concha (1819–1886) was one of the early leaders in the Dominican independence movement. He was among the nine founding members of the Trinitarios. However, his popularity waned after his alignment to administrations that favored annexation.
Dominican Republic Carnival parade in La Vega. The carnival season in the Dominican Republic kicks off with a carnival gala held indoors in Santiago de los Caballeros, as opposed to every other carnival event held outdoors throughout the month of February. Dominicans are usually most festive on February 27, which is the Dominican Independence Day.