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Public Holiday
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Battle of Vertières Day
Thursday, November 18, 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 Caribbean nation located on the western half of Hispaniola. It is historically significant as the first American nation to abolish slavery following a successful slave revolt. The country possesses a rich cultural heritage, and many global figures, including W. E. B. Du Bois, have Haitian origins.
- 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, especially women, when exploring cities. Treat all locals with mutual respect. Always ask explicit permission before photographing people or private situations. Learning basic phrases in Haitian Creole is appreciated. Be patient, as the local pace of life is often slow. Avoid giving out money or candy to maintain local dignity.
About this holiday
The Battle of Vertières was the decisive battle of the Haitian Revolution, fought on November 18, 1803. It involved rebel forces, led by Jean Jacques Dessalines and François Capois, confronting French forces commanded by Donatien de Rochambeau.