Public Holidays in Haiti (2026)
16 public holidays and 3 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Haiti
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 16
- Observances
- 3
- Next Holiday
- Labour Day (Fri, May 1)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Independence Day | Public |
| Fri, Jan 2 | Ancestry Day | Public |
| Tue, Jan 6 | Epiphany | Observance |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Lundi Gras | Public |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Mardi Gras | Public |
| Wed, Feb 18 | Ash Wednesday | Observance |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Public |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Public |
| Thu, May 14 | Ascension Day | Public |
| Mon, May 18 | Flag and Universities' Day | Public |
| Thu, Jun 4 | Corpus Christi | Public |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Assumption | Public |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Anniversary of the death of Dessalines | Public |
| Sun, Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Mon, Nov 2 | All Souls' Day | Public |
| Wed, Nov 18 | Battle of Vertières Day | Public |
| Sat, Dec 5 | Discovery Day | Observance |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Haiti have in 2026?
- Haiti has 16 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in Haiti?
- The next public holiday is Labour Day on Fri, May 1.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Haiti?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.