How to Say “Saturday” in Creole (Haitian Creole)

By Isaiah Edward • Updated October 16, 2026

Samdi

noun, Haitian Creole

In Haitian Creole "Saturday" is Samdi. This page covers Haitian Creole.

To say "on Saturday" you can just say samdi, as in Samdi map vini. To say "this Saturday" use samdi sa a.

Meaning: day of the week (noun)

Which one should you use?

The word comes from French samedi. Sunday is Dimanch and Friday is Vandredi.

Did you know?

Haitian Creole spelling is phonetic, so each letter stands for one sound.

Examples in context

Nou gen yon fèt samdi.
We have a party on Saturday.
Samdi pwochen m ap travay.
Next Saturday I am working.

Example conversation

Fabienne invites her friend Roody to a birthday.

Fabienne

Ou lib samdi?
Are you free on Saturday?
Roody

Wi, mwen lib.
Yes, I am free.
Fabienne

Bon, vin lakay mwen.
Good, come to my house.

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About The Author

Isaiah Edward

Bonjour! I'm Isaiah, your go-to guy for all things Creole. My love for language is as strong as my love for dance and Haitian cuisine. I can guide you to say everything - from the smallest ant (even "boots" and "bees") to the most profound expressions of love, and even the varied accents of "goodbyes". When not dancing to Compas or cooking up some delicious Griot, you'll find me embracing new words and their translations. Embrace Creole with me, cherie!

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