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How many days until Commemoration of the Battle of Vertieres?
There are 9 days until Commemoration of the Battle of Vertieres in Haiti. It falls on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
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The story behind Commemoration of the Battle of Vertieres
On November 18, 1803, at Vertières, just outside Cap-Haïtien, the Indigenous Army led by Jean-Jacques Dessalines defeated the French expeditionary force of General Rochambeau, sent by Napoleon to restore slavery. Within days the French agreed to evacuate the island. Six weeks later, on January 1, 1804, Haiti declared its independence.
The battle is remembered for the courage of officer François Capois, nicknamed Capois-La-Mort, who kept charging the fortifications after his horse was shot from under him; even the French saluted him. Haiti marks the day as a national holiday and as Armed Forces Day.
Where Commemoration of the Battle of Vertieres is a public holiday
next 12 months| Country | Next date | When |
|---|---|---|
| 🇭🇹 Haiti | Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | in 9 days |
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