Death of Dessalines is a public holiday in Haiti, known locally as Mort de Dessalines.
In 2026 it falls on Saturday 17 October; in 2027 on Sunday 17 October.
The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 October | Friday long weekend | |
| 2026 | 17 October | Saturday weekend | |
| 2027 | 17 October | Sunday weekend | |
| 2028 | 17 October | Tuesday |