Público Día festivo Nacional

Muerte de Dessalines

Sábado, 17 de Octubre, 2026

Octubre 2026

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Bancos Horario reducido
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📣 Notas para viajeros

Haiti is a Caribbean nation on the western side of Hispaniola. It possesses a unique and rich culture, history, and people, having been established through successful slave revolt. While the country faces socio-economic challenges, its historical significance is profound.

January 1: New Year's Day and Independence Day
January 2: Ancestry Day
May 18: Flag and Universities Day
August 15: Assumption
October 17: Anniversary of the Death of Dessalines

Sobre este día festivo

The date commemorates Jean-Jacques Dessalines, the first Emperor and leader of the Haitian Revolution. He played a key role in Haiti's struggle against French rule and established the first independent government in the Americas, permanently abolishing slavery. He is recognized as a foundational figure alongside Toussaint Louverture.