Haiti country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (FR)
📍 Haiti
Theme Independence Day 2027
Haiti is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Port-au-Prince, the national observance is Independence Day on 1 January, and the national colours are blue and red. Haiti declared independence on 1 January 1804, the first state founded by a successful revolt of enslaved people.
Capital and region (FR)
Port-au-Prince is the capital. Haiti sits in the American time region, on the America/Port-au-Prince clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Friday, 1 January 2027. Haiti declared independence on 1 January 1804, the first state founded by a successful revolt of enslaved people. Locally it is called Fête de l'Indépendance. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are blue and red. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Haiti?
The capital is Port-au-Prince.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Friday, 1 January 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and red.
What does the national day mark?
Haiti declared independence on 1 January 1804, the first state founded by a successful revolt of enslaved people.
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