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NewsThe Haitian TimesAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade

Haiti establishes August 14 as the annual Commemoration of Bois-Caïman and Day of Union for Freedom

The Haitian government has designated August 14 as an annual national holiday to commemorate the historic Bois-Caïman gathering. This official state recognition marks the 235th anniversary of the event, which is recognized as a symbol of resistance and the struggle for freedom.

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Why It Matters

The establishment of this holiday creates a new annual day of national observance in Haiti, officially recognizing a date historically significant to the nation's independence movement.

Key Facts

  • The Haitian government officially designated August 14 as the 'Commemoration of Bois-Caïman and the Day of Union for Freedom'.
  • The holiday will be observed annually.
  • The announcement was made by the Haitian government on August 10.
  • The holiday marks the 235th anniversary of the historic Bois-Caïman gathering.
  • The event is recognized by the state as a symbol of resistance, unity, and the struggle for freedom.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSecretariat of the Presidency Office“The government body that announced the holiday.”personMirlande Brignolle“Founder of Haiti Unbound Vertières.”personDutty Boukman“Enslaved leader and Vodou figure associated with the 1791 gathering.”organizationNational Bureau of Ethnology“Government bureau that identifies Bois-Caïman as a historical site.”personCécile Fatiman“Vodou priestess associated with the 1791 gathering.”locationHaiti“The nation establishing the holiday.”organizationThe Haitian Times“The news outlet reporting the announcement.”