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Maundy Thursday

Thursday, March 25, 2027
March 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 25 Holiday
FRI 26 Bridge Day
SAT 27 Weekend
SUN 28 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on March 26

📣 Traveler notes

Haiti is a Caribbean nation on the western part of Hispaniola. It has a rich culture and is notable globally as the first American nation established through a successful slave revolt. The country has a significant global diaspora.

  • 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 urban areas, especially for women. Treat all locals with respect, recognizing them as equals. Always ask permission before photographing people. Be mindful that giving out money or gifts can compromise the local population's dignity. Learning basic Haitian Creole phrases is recommended. Patience is advised, as the pace of life can be slow.

About this holiday

Maundy Thursday is a solemn Catholic liturgical observance commemorating the institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper, Christ's washing of the disciples' feet, the institution of the priesthood, and the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.