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Armed Forces Day; Commemoration of the Battle of Vertieres

November 2027
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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

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block
THU 18 Holiday
FRI 19 Bridge Day
SAT 20 Weekend
SUN 21 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on November 19

📣 Traveler notes

Haiti is a post-colonial nation located on the western half of Hispaniola. It has a unique history, being the first country in the Americas to abolish slavery. Despite socio-economic and political challenges, the country possesses a rich culture and an influential diaspora.

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

About this holiday

This national holiday honors Haiti's armed forces or a specific military branch. It is a patriotic observance that acknowledges the personnel, history, achievements, and sacrifices of the military.