Haiti Public Holidays 2026
Haiti observes 16 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Friday | Ancestry Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Observance |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Lundi Gras | Public |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Mardi Gras | Public |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Observance |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 18 | Monday | Flag and Universities' Day | Public |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Oct 17 | Saturday | Anniversary of the death of Dessalines | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Public |
| Nov 18 | Wednesday | Battle of Vertières Day | Public |
| Dec 5 | Saturday | Discovery Day | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Friday | 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 2026?
- Haiti has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Haiti?
- The next public holiday in Haiti is Assumption on August 15, 2026.
- 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.