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Death of Dessalines
Sunday, October 17, 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
📣 Traveler notes
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
About this holiday
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.