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| Date | English name |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day [1] |
| Second Friday in January | Vaudoun Day |
| May 1 | Labour Day |
| Monday after Easter | Easter Monday |
| 40 days after Easter | Ascension Day |
| Monday after Pentecost | Whit Monday |
| August 1 | Independence Day |
| August 15 | Assumption Day |
| November 1 | All Saints' Day |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
The following holidays are public holidays but the date on which each occurs varies, according to its corresponding calendar, and thus has no set date. In order in which they occur:
| English name | Local name | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Adha | Tabaski | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah | Feast of Sacrifice |
| Prophet's Birthday | Maouloud | 12 Rabi' al-awwal | Celebrates Muhammad's Birthday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Korité | 1 Shawwal | Celebrates end of Ramadan |
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