Public HolidayMajor
Dessalines Day
Anniversaire de la mort de Dessalines
Details
- Country
Haiti- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- October 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Official public holiday
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Dessalines Day a public holiday in Haiti?
- Yes, Dessalines Day is an official public holiday in Haiti. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Dessalines Day 2026?
- Dessalines Day 2026 falls on October 17, 2026.
- What is Dessalines Day called locally in Haiti?
- Dessalines Day is locally known as "Anniversaire de la mort de Dessalines" in Haiti.