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Haiti Holidays 2025

Complete list of public holidays and observances

24 holidaysUpdated: 11/13/2025

About These Holidays

This list includes national holidays, public holidays, and observances for Haiti in 2025. Some holidays may be regional or observed only in specific locations.

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DateHolidayType
January
Wed
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
New Year's Day/Independence Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
National/Legal Holiday
Thu
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Heroes’ Day/Ancestors’ Day
Heroes’ Day/Ancestors’ Day is a national/legal holiday in Haiti
National/Legal Holiday
February
Fri
Friday, February 14, 2025
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
Observance
March
Tue
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Carnival/Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.
National/Legal Holiday
Wed
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Carnival / Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
National/Legal Holiday
Thu
Thursday, March 20, 2025
March Equinox
March Equinox in Haiti (Port-au-Prince)
Season
April
Fri
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
National/Legal Holiday
Sun
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Observance
May
Thu
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Agriculture and Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
National/Legal Holiday
Sun
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Flag Day/University Day
Flag Day/University Day is a national/legal holiday in Haiti
National/Legal Holiday
Sun
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
National/Legal Holiday
June
Thu
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
Local holiday
Sat
Saturday, June 21, 2025
June Solstice
June Solstice in Haiti (Port-au-Prince)
Season
Sun
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Father's Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Observance
August
Fri
Friday, August 15, 2025
Assumption of Mary
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
Local holiday
September
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
September Equinox
September Equinox in Haiti (Port-au-Prince)
Season
October
Fri
Friday, October 17, 2025
Dessalines Day
Dessalines Day is a national/legal holiday in Haiti
National/Legal Holiday
November
Sat
Saturday, November 1, 2025
All Saints' Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Local holiday
Sun
Sunday, November 2, 2025
All Souls' Day
All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Local holiday
Tue
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Vertières Day
Vertières Day is a national/legal holiday in Haiti
National/Legal Holiday
December
Sun
Sunday, December 21, 2025
December Solstice
December Solstice in Haiti (Port-au-Prince)
Season
Wed
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Observance
Thu
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
National/Legal Holiday
Wed
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
Observance

Understanding Haiti Holidays 2025

Holiday Culture in Haiti

Haiti celebrates a unique blend of cultural, religious, and national holidays throughout the year. The holiday calendar reflects the nation's rich heritage and diverse traditions.

Major Holidays in Haiti

New Year's Day/Independence Day

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

National/Legal Holiday

Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.

Observance

Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.

Observance

Holiday Pattern & Statistics

Haiti observes 24 official holidays in 2025. The typical range for countries in this region is 10-12 holidays annually.

Haiti's 24 official holidays reflect the nation's catholic-voodoo heritage and haitian traditions. Holiday observance may vary by region within the country.

Business Travel & Coordination

Plan business travel to Haiti carefully around major holidays when offices close and transportation becomes congested. Check regional variations as holiday observance may differ across provinces or states.

Cultural Traditions

Haiti's holiday traditions emphasize family gatherings, traditional foods, and community celebrations. Many holidays involve multi-day festivities with distinct customs for each day.

Timezone Coordination Tips

When coordinating meetings with Haiti, verify holiday schedules in advance as dates may vary, especially for lunar calendar-based holidays. Use SyncMyTime's timezone tools to ensure perfect scheduling alignment.

Why Check Haiti Public Holidays?

  • Plan business meetings and avoid scheduling conflicts during bank closures
  • Coordinate with remote teams and international colleagues across time zones
  • Book travel and accommodations around peak holiday periods for better rates
  • Respect cultural and religious observances important to local communities
  • Optimize project timelines and deadlines accounting for reduced business days
  • Anticipate supply chain and logistics disruptions during major holidays

Frequently Asked Questions

Stay Perfectly Synchronized

Our holiday calendar for Haiti is regularly updated to ensure accuracy. Use this information alongside our Haiti timezone tools and meeting planner to coordinate seamlessly with Haiti and stay perfectly synchronized with local schedules.