Haiti Public Holidays 2025
Haiti observes 16 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2025 at a glance
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Thursday | Ancestry Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Monday | Epiphany | Observance |
| Mar 3 | Monday | Lundi Gras | Public |
| Mar 4 | Tuesday | Mardi Gras | Public |
| Mar 5 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Observance |
| Apr 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 18 | Sunday | Flag and Universities' Day | Public |
| May 29 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jun 19 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Public |
| Aug 15 | Friday | Assumption | Public |
| Oct 17 | Friday | Anniversary of the death of Dessalines | Public |
| Nov 1 | Saturday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 2 | Sunday | All Souls' Day | Public |
| Nov 18 | Tuesday | Battle of Vertières Day | Public |
| Dec 5 | Friday | Discovery Day | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Haiti
Public holidays in Haiti are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Haiti have in 2025?
- Haiti has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Haiti?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Haiti close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.