What is the date of Dessalines Day in 2024?
Dessalines Day Day is on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in Haiti.
Brief Information
- This year:Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Next year:Friday, October 17, 2025
- Last year:Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- Type:National Holiday
Dessalines Day 2024 in Haiti
Dessalines Day Day, which is observed on October 17, signifies the commencement of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it's a National Holiday in many countries.
Is Dessalines Day a National Holiday in Haiti?
Yes, Dessalines Day is a National Holiday in Haiti. A national holiday is a day designated by a country's government as a day of celebration or commemoration, during which public institutions, schools, and businesses may be closed. These holidays often hold cultural, historical, or religious significance and are observed by the entire nation.
New Year Observances days
| Year | Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Wednesday | October 17 | Dessalines Day | |
| 2019 | Thursday | October 17 | Dessalines Day | |
| 2020 | Saturday | October 17 | Dessalines Day | |
| 2021 | Sunday | October 17 | Dessalines Day | |
| 2022 | Monday | October 17 | Dessalines Day | |
| 2023 | Tuesday | October 17 | Dessalines Day | |
| 2024 | Thursday | October 17 | Dessalines Day | |
| 2025 | Friday | October 17 | Dessalines Day |
National Language of Haiti
- Name:French
- Native:Français
- Code:fr
- Name:Haitian
- Native:Krèyol ayisyen
- Code:ht
Country Information of Haiti
- Name:Haiti
- Capital:Port-au-Prince
- Country Code:HT
- Emoji:🇭🇹
- Phone code:509
- Unicode:U+1F1ED U+1F1F9
- Currency:HTG
- Currency Symbol:G