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Fat Tuesday
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 located on the western half of Hispaniola. Despite ongoing social, economic, and political challenges, the country boasts a rich culture and holds historical significance as the first nation in the Americas established by 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 cities, show respect, and treat all people equally. Always ask permission before photographing locals and refrain from capturing negative aspects of the country. Be prepared for a generally slower pace of life.
About this holiday
Fat Tuesday (Shrove Tuesday) is a traditional sweet roll associated with the Lenten period. It is known by various names globally, such as semla (Sweden), vastlakukkel (Estonia), and ptyś (Poland).