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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Ancestry Day
Sunday, January 2, 2028
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Reduced
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
📣 Traveler notes
Haiti is a Caribbean nation on the western side of Hispaniola. Despite ongoing social and political challenges, it maintains a rich, unique post-colonial culture, noted globally for being the first American nation established through a successful slave revolt.
- 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
- Dress modestly in urban areas. Treat all individuals with respect, regardless of economic status. Always seek permission before taking photographs of locals. Learning basic Haitian Creole phrases and exercising patience regarding the pace of life are highly recommended.
About this holiday
While the listed dates are recognized holidays, many Vodou observances are also observed in Haiti but are not officially designated public holidays.