Description
Our flag of Haiti is manufactured in the United States using high-quality nylon, a lightweight fabric that flies beautifully even in gentle breezes. The iconic stripes and coat of arms are digitally printed for deep, vibrant colors and intricate details. These flags are also fade-resistant thanks to the specialized inks used in the printing process.
These Haitian flags come with a durable canvas heading and brass grommets for secure attachment to any of our outdoor flagpoles. We offer this flag in sizes 12” x 18”, 2’ x 3’, 3’ x 5’, 4’ x 6’, 5’ x 8’, and 6’ x 10’. The 3’ x 5’ Haiti flag is our bestselling option and is an excellent fit for our 6’ house-mounted pole.
Please note that the 12” x 18” flag is the civil ensign and does not bear the coat of arms.
Haiti Flag Features:
- Produced in the USA with high standards of quality
- Official 1986 design
- 100% pure nylon
- Reinforced canvas heading
- Brass grommets for reliable mounting
Looking for the indoor version? Check out our Haiti flag with gold fringe and a pole sleeve.
Haiti Flag Colors, Meaning & History
The modern Haitian flag was first adopted by the Republic of Haiti in 1806, two years after the end of the Haitian Revolution from France. The original design had a much bigger coat of arms. On February 25, 2012, the flag’s updated design was codified in the Constitution of Haiti.
According to legend, the colors red and blue were chosen by revolutionary leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who tore the white stripe out of the French tricolor flag. Catherine Flon, a seamstress, sewed the remaining strips together to form the first Haitian flag. In the center of the flag is Haiti's national coat of arms, on which a trophy of weapons and a royal palm tree are shown to represent independence. The state motto of “L'Union fait la Force,” or “Unity makes strength,” is written underneath.
When is Haitian Flag Day?
Haiti celebrates Flag Day each year on May 18, the anniversary of the first national flag, which was adopted in 1803. This holiday is honored both within Haiti and among the international Haitian diaspora. Major US cities with significant Haitian communities, such as New York, Boston, and Miami, hold festivities.
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Other Details
Capital: Port-au-Prince
Language(s): French, Haitian Creole
Currency: Gourde
Government: Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic
Flag Meaning: The flag is based off the French flag and signifies the union of the Haitian people; the blue represents the black Haitians while the red represents the mulatto Haitians.
