How to Say “Happy Independence Day” in Haitian Creole

By Belinda Olive • Updated October 16, 2026

Bòn fèt Endepandans

Independence Day, Haitian Creole

A friendly way to say "happy Independence Day" in Haitian Creole is Bòn fèt Endepandans. Endepandans means "independence".

Haiti marks its independence on January 1. Haitians greet each other on that day and many share a pumpkin soup called soup joumou.

Meaning: wish for Haiti's Independence Day (phrase)

When do people say it?

Haiti declared independence from France on January 1, 1804. The pumpkin soup soup joumou is the traditional dish of the day.

Did you know?

Soup joumou was added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage in 2021.

Examples in context

Bòn fèt Endepandans, tout moun!
Happy Independence Day, everyone!
Jodi a se premye janvye.
Today is the first of January.
Ann manje soup joumou.
Let us eat pumpkin soup.

Example conversation

A family greets each other on January 1.

Papa

Bòn fèt Endepandans, fanmi!
Happy Independence Day, family!
Manman

Bòn fèt! Soup joumou a pare.
Happy holiday! The pumpkin soup is ready.
Timoun

Ann manje!
Let us eat!

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About The Author

Belinda Olive

Bonjour! I’m Belinda, your go-to girl for everything Creole. I’ve spent countless hours immersing myself in the extraordinary language and culture to share its nuance and flavour with you. When I’m not serving up linguistic treats, I’m likely chillin’ at the lac, sipping on diri ak pwa or relishing a playful chaje kochon. I also spend time perfecting my square foot gardening, tending to my karmakòl and mindlessly flipping through colourful katalòg aleman. Whether you want to congratulate someone with 'Felicite' or express love with 'Mwen renmen ou', I’m here to help you converse like a native. Alò, are you ready for this adventure?

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