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2026 Haiti Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Haiti, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

20

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

January

3 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Assumption of Mary

50 days away

About Haiti holidays in 2026

In 2026, Haiti observes a variety of national holidays, blending religious, historical, and cultural observances. The year begins with significant New Year celebrations, followed by religious holidays like Epiphany and Carnival festivities. The spring months bring a mix of religious observances, including Easter, and days dedicated to labor and national identity. The latter half of the year features several important historical commemorations and religious feast days, culminating in year-end festivities.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 2, 2026FridayAncestry Day
January 6, 2026TuesdayEpiphany
February 16, 2026MondayCarnival
February 17, 2026TuesdayCarnival
February 18, 2026WednesdayAsh Wednesday
April 2, 2026ThursdayMaundy Thursday
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour and Agriculture Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension Day
May 18, 2026MondayFlag and Universities Day
June 4, 2026ThursdayCorpus Christi
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption of Mary
October 17, 2026SaturdayDessalines Day
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints Day
November 2, 2026MondayAll Souls' Day
November 18, 2026WednesdayBattle of Vertières Day
December 5, 2026SaturdayDiscovery Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Haiti holidays in 2026

  • Holidays are distributed throughout the year, with some months featuring multiple observances.
  • Several holidays are tied to religious calendars, such as Easter and Ash Wednesday.
  • Pay attention to the proximity of holidays, as some occur on consecutive days.
  • Historical commemorations are spread across the year, marking significant national events.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Haiti's holiday calendar shows a notable concentration of observances in the first quarter, particularly in January and February, which include New Year, Ancestry Day, Epiphany, Carnival, and Ash Wednesday. Following this busy start, the spring months of April and May also feature a cluster of holidays, including Easter-related observances and days dedicated to labor and national pride.

The middle of the year experiences a more dispersed pattern of holidays, with single observances in June, August, and October. The year concludes with a significant increase in holiday activity in November, featuring three important national days, and continues into December with two more major holidays, including Christmas.

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