Dessalines Day in Haiti
In 2026, Dessalines Day falls on Saturday, 17 October 2026.
About Dessalines Day
Dessalines Day is a national holiday in Haiti that commemorates the life and death of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, the leader of the Haitian Revolution and the nation's first head of state. It honors his pivotal role in declaring Haiti's independence from French colonial rule in 1804. Ceremonies are held across the country to pay tribute to his legacy as a national hero.
Dessalines Day dates in Haiti
Observance dates for Dessalines Day across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 Oct 2023 | Tuesday | Dessalines Day |
| 2024 | 17 Oct 2024 | Thursday | Dessalines Day |
| 2025 | 17 Oct 2025 | Friday | Dessalines Day |
| 2026This year | 17 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Dessalines Day |
| 2027 | 17 Oct 2027 | Sunday | Dessalines Day |
| 2028 | 17 Oct 2028 | Tuesday | Dessalines Day |
| 2029 | 17 Oct 2029 | Wednesday | Dessalines Day |
| 2030 | 17 Oct 2030 | Thursday | Dessalines Day |
| 2031 | 17 Oct 2031 | Friday | Dessalines Day |
17 Oct 2023
Tuesday · Dessalines Day
17 Oct 2024
Thursday · Dessalines Day
17 Oct 2025
Friday · Dessalines Day
17 Oct 2026
Saturday · Dessalines Day
17 Oct 2027
Sunday · Dessalines Day
17 Oct 2028
Tuesday · Dessalines Day
17 Oct 2029
Wednesday · Dessalines Day
17 Oct 2030
Thursday · Dessalines Day
17 Oct 2031
Friday · Dessalines Day
