Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has formally released a comprehensive electoral calendar outlining the roadmap for the nation’s critical 2026 elections. Published in the official gazette Le Moniteur, this detailed schedule follows the December 1st publication of the Electoral Decree by the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT).
The meticulously structured calendar spans from November 2025 through January 2027, encompassing all phases of the electoral process. Key milestones include the commencement of election campaigning on May 19, 2026, leading to the first round of combined legislative and presidential voting on August 30, 2026. Preliminary results for the initial round are scheduled for publication on October 3, 2026, with a potential second round slated for December 6, 2026. The final election results are projected to be announced on January 7, 2027.
However, the CEP has explicitly conditioned the feasibility of this timeline on two critical prerequisites. First, the council emphasized the necessity of establishing an ‘acceptable security environment’ throughout Haiti’s territory. Currently, 23 communes across multiple departments remain under the control of armed groups, significantly complicating electoral logistics and operational safety.
Second, the electoral body highlighted the imperative of securing adequate financial resources. The council noted that organizing elections in Haiti requires simultaneously addressing multiple emergencies while ensuring swift operational capabilities across all regions.
Notably, the published electoral decree contains two significant amendments not originally approved by the CEP. These include provisions barring individuals subject to UN sanctions from candidacy and specifications regarding 10 Departmental Vote Tabulation Offices (BTVD).
The comprehensive calendar outlines 28 distinct electoral activities, including voter registration from April to June 2026, candidate registration in April-May 2026, and extensive recruitment processes for electoral staff throughout the spring and summer of 2026.