Independence Day (1 January), Ancestor’s Day (2 January), Flag and University Day (18 May) and Carnival (19 to 21 May) are some of the important public holidays and are a time for celebration in Haiti.

Carnival is marked by dance, music, masquerades, competitions and a number of cultural performances.

Christmas, owing to the huge Christian population, is the most significant religious festival for the Haitians, which is marked by long holidays and a lot of celebration.