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Haiti Public Holidays 2026

Q: What is the next public holiday in Haiti?

The next public holiday in Haiti is Corpus Christi on June 4, 2026.

Q: Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Haiti?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Haiti in 2026.

Official national and public holidays for Haiti in 2026.

Haiti is the Caribbean's most complex, resilient, and historically significant nation — a place that has been deeply misunderstood by the world even as it produced one of history's most extraordinary acts of human courage. The first Black republic in the world, born from the only successful slave revolution in history, Haiti carries a weight of meaning and a depth…

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2026

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Corpus Christi

Thursday, June 4, 2026

In 14 days

Date	Local Name	English Name	Type
Jan 1, 2026 Thursday	Jour de l'an	New Year's Day	Public
Jan 2, 2026 Friday	Jour des Aieux	Ancestry Day	Public
Jan 6, 2026 Tuesday	Le Jour des Rois	Epiphany	Public
Feb 16, 2026 Monday	Carnaval	Carnival	Public
Feb 17, 2026 Tuesday	Carnaval	Carnival	Public
Feb 18, 2026 Wednesday	Mercredi Des Cendres	Ash Wednesday	Public
Apr 2, 2026 Thursday	Jeudi saint	Maundy Thursday	Public
Apr 3, 2026 Friday	Vendredi saint	Good Friday	Public
Apr 5, 2026 Sunday	Pâques	Easter Sunday	Public
May 1, 2026 Friday	Fête du Travail / Fête des Travailleurs	Labour and Agriculture Day	Public
May 14, 2026 Thursday	Ascension	Ascension Day	Public
May 18, 2026 Monday	Jour du Drapeau et de l'Université	Flag and Universities Day	Public
Jun 4, 2026 Thursday	Fête-Dieu	Corpus Christi	Public
Aug 15, 2026 Saturday	L'Assomption de Marie	Assumption of Mary	Public
Oct 17, 2026 Saturday	Anniversaire de la mort de Dessalines	Dessalines Day	Public
Nov 1, 2026 Sunday	La Toussaint	All Saints Day	Public
Nov 2, 2026 Monday	Jour des Morts	All Souls' Day	Public
Nov 18, 2026 Wednesday	Vertières	Battle of Vertières Day	Public
Dec 5, 2026 Saturday	Découverte d'Haïti	Discovery Day	Public
Dec 25, 2026 Friday	Noël	Christmas Day	Public

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Haiti have in 2026?

Haiti has 20 public holidays in 2026.

What is the next public holiday in Haiti?

The next public holiday in Haiti is Corpus Christi on June 4, 2026.

Are banks closed on public holidays in Haiti?

Yes, banks and government offices are typically closed on national public holidays in Haiti. ATMs remain accessible.

Do shops open on public holidays in Haiti?

This varies. In major cities, shops may remain open on some holidays, while smaller towns and rural areas often close on national public holidays in Haiti.

Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Haiti?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Haiti in 2026.

Are public holidays paid days off in Haiti?

In Haiti, national public holidays are generally considered paid days off for employees. Specific rules may vary by employment contract and sector.

Are there long weekends in Haiti in 2026?

Long weekends occur when a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday. Check the holiday calendar above to identify these dates in Haiti for 2026.

Do public holidays in Haiti affect travel and transport?

Yes. On major public holidays in Haiti, public transport may run on reduced schedules and many businesses may be closed or operate reduced hours.