2025 Holidays - Haiti

Haiti Public Holiday Observance Rules

1. General Observance

Public holidays in Haiti are established by national legislation and government decrees and are published in the official holiday calendar. These holidays are observed on the dates specified in the official calendar.

2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday

- If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on that day.

- There is no automatic statutory substitution (e.g., moving the holiday to the following Monday) unless specifically provided by an official decree.

3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday

- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on that day.

- There is no automatic shift to another day unless stated in the official holiday calendar.

4. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)

- Haiti does not have a statutory mechanism that automatically creates extra “bridge” days to extend a holiday into a long weekend.

- Any additional days off beyond the official holiday dates are determined by specific government announcements or through employer discretion and collective agreements.

5. Additional Notes

- Employers must adhere to the official public holiday calendar as published by the Government of Haiti.

- Employees working on a public holiday—whether on the original fixed date or on an alternate day provided by a specific decree—are entitled to premium pay or compensatory time off in accordance with Haitian labor law.

- For the most current and precise information, always consult the latest official holiday calendar and any recent government announcements or legislative updates.