Carnival is a public holiday in Haiti, observed on February 16, 2026. It is locally known as Carnaval. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayCarnival
Local NameCarnaval
DateFebruary 16, 2026
CountryHT flag Haiti
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Carnival in Haiti?
Carnival falls on February 16, 2026 in Haiti.
Is Carnival a public holiday?
Yes, Carnival is an official public holiday in Haiti. It is observed nationwide.
What is Carnival called locally?
In Haiti, Carnival is known as "Carnaval".

All Public Holidays in Haiti HT flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-01-02 Ancestry Day Public
2026-01-06 Epiphany Public
2026-02-16 Carnival Public
2026-02-18 Ash Wednesday Public
2026-04-02 Maundy Thursday Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-05 Easter Sunday Public
2026-05-01 Labour and Agriculture Day Public
2026-05-14 Ascension Day Public
2026-05-18 Flag and Universities Day Public
2026-06-04 Corpus Christi Public
2026-08-15 Assumption of Mary Public
2026-11-01 All Saints Day Public
2026-11-02 All Souls' Day Public

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