Public Holidays in Madagascar
2026
Complete list of public holidays in Madagascar for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.
2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 Thursday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Sun, March 29 Sunday |
Martyrs' Day | 🌍 National | |
| Mon, April 6 Monday |
Easter Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, May 1 Friday |
Labour Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, May 14 Thursday |
Ascension Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, May 25 Monday |
Whit Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, June 26 Friday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, August 15 Saturday |
Assumption Day | 🌍 National | |
| Sun, November 1 Sunday |
All Saints' Day | 🌍 National | |
| Fri, December 25 Friday |
Christmas Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
2027 holiday calendar
Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 Friday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, March 29 Monday |
Martyrs' Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, March 29 Monday |
Easter Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, May 1 Saturday |
Labour Day | 🌍 National | |
| Thu, May 6 Thursday |
Ascension Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, May 17 Monday |
Whit Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, June 26 Saturday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | |
| Sun, August 15 Sunday |
Assumption Day | 🌍 National | |
| Mon, November 1 Monday |
All Saints' Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 25 Saturday |
Christmas Day | 🌍 National |
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Holiday data for Madagascar is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.
Country code: MG · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.