St. Regis Cap Cana sets 2026 holiday calendar around family traditions, festive dining and a Caribbean New Year

The Dominican Republic resort's November 25–January 1 programme spans a Thanksgiving 5K, locally led workshops, Christmas gatherings and New Year's Eve celebrations.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort's 2026 festive programme runs from November 25 to January 1.
• Thanksgiving includes a November 26 5K Turkey Trot, family workshops and a dinner at Cassava.
• Christmas events include a December 4 tree lighting and December 24 dining at Cassava and NINA.
• A December 31 buffet, live entertainment and a countdown will welcome 2027.

A Thanksgiving morning run, craft workshops with local artisans and a series of Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinners will form the centre of the 2026 festive season at The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic. The beachfront property has scheduled holiday activities from November 25, 2026, through January 1, 2027, combining familiar year-end celebrations with experiences rooted in its Caribbean setting.

The published festive programme caters to guests travelling with children as well as couples and groups planning a winter getaway. It places daytime activities alongside separate restaurant events, allowing visitors to choose between organised celebrations and time spent at the resort’s beach, pools and other facilities.

Thanksgiving begins outdoors

On Thursday, November 26, the resort’s St. Regis Turkey Trot is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. The five-kilometre run takes participants along the palm-lined grounds of Cap Cana, giving the American Thanksgiving tradition a tropical setting. The same day, a beach volleyball tournament, turkey-themed sack race, gratitude-tree activity and puppet-making workshop are planned, while locally led autumn harvest sessions invite guests to make personalised keepsakes. The hotel’s online calendar also lists a harvest workshop on November 25 and additional craft activities over the Thanksgiving period.

Thanksgiving dinner will be offered at Cassava Restaurant from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a traditional holiday selection priced at US$88 per adult and US$35 per child aged four to 12. Children younger than four may dine without charge, according to the resort’s announced arrangements.

Christmas brings a tree lighting and a choice of dining styles

A tree-lighting ceremony on December 4 will introduce the resort’s Christmas celebrations, with live music and seasonal refreshments in the lobby. On December 24, guests can choose between a family-oriented Christmas Eve meal at Cassava and a more elaborate set dining experience at NINA, the restaurant developed in collaboration with international partner chef Diego Muñoz.

Cassava’s Christmas Eve offering is priced at US$115 per adult and US$40 per child aged four to 12. NINA, meanwhile, will serve a family-style menu between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., beginning with a welcome drink and including oysters with yuzu ponzu, chicken ballotine with morel and tarragon jus, and Bûche de Noël. Its announced price is US$85 per adult, excluding beverages. The two restaurants are part of a wider dining collection that ranges from cuisine influenced by Dominican and Latin Caribbean traditions to international menus.

A New Year’s Eve countdown beside the Caribbean

For December 31, Cassava will present a New Year’s Eve buffet from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Seafood ceviche, charcuterie, roast beef tenderloin and a dessert selection featuring Dominican cocoa tiramisu and pistachio profiteroles are among the dishes announced. Dinner costs US$140 per adult and US$50 per child aged four to 12, with selected drinks included.

The evening is intended to continue with a countdown welcoming 2027; guests can then head to The St. Regis Bar for late-night drinks. The hotel has also advertised live entertainment as part of its New Year’s celebrations, making the closing night a broader event rather than a dining-only occasion.

Laura Santoni, general manager of The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort, said the calendar had been designed for families and friends to create new memories together, connecting the hotel’s celebrations with longstanding St. Regis holiday traditions.

The property, the first St. Regis resort in the Dominican Republic, is situated within the Cap Cana development near Punta Cana. Its accommodation comprises 200 rooms, including 36 suites, with some swim-out options. Facilities include four pools, the St. Regis Spa, children’s and teenagers’ activities, St. Regis Butler Service and access to the Jack Nicklaus-designed Punta Espada golf course. Those amenities give travellers options beyond the scheduled holiday programme, particularly during the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Travellers seeking the latest event details, dining arrangements or accommodation availability can consult the resort’s official holiday schedule and booking information. The quoted dining prices are those announced for the festive programme; guests should confirm any booking conditions with the property.