Restoration Day (Día de la Restauración)

Día de la Restauración on August 16 commemorates the start of the Dominican War of Restoration in 1863, when Dominican patriots rose up to reclaim independence from Spain after a brief period of re-annexation. The celebration is especially important in Santiago de los Caballeros, where the restoration movement was strongest.

The day features patriotic ceremonies at the Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración in Santiago, military parades, cultural events, and fireworks. It's a national holiday with government offices and businesses closed.