Haitian Independence Day & Ancestry Day

Starts January 1, 2023 then every year on the 1st of January
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In 1804, Haiti made history by being the first Black republic in the world and the first country in the Western Hemisphere to abolish slavery. The first two days of the calendar year are dedicated to commemorating the founders of Haiti and the individuals who sacrificed their lives during the fight for independence. Learn more…