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Public Holiday
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Carnival
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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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
SAT
14
Weekend
SUN
15
Weekend
MON
16
Bridge Day
TUE
17
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on February 16
📣 Traveler notes
Haiti is a Caribbean nation on the western half of Hispaniola with a rich culture. It is historically notable for being established through a successful slave revolt and abolishing slavery in the Americas. Visitors should be prepared for potential social, economic, and political challenges.
- 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
- Maintain respect for local customs; dress modestly, particularly for women. Always ask permission before taking photos. Show patience and be mindful of safety risks like pickpocketing. Learning basic Haitian Creole phrases is appreciated.
About this holiday
Haitian Carnival, known in Haitian Creole as Haitian Defile Kanaval, is an annual celebration held in Port-au-Prince leading up to Mardi Gras.