Madagascar Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Madagascar year 2026
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Thursday | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2 | 18 Feb, Wednesday | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 3 | 08 Mar, Sunday | International Women's Day | National holiday |
| 4 | 20 Mar, Friday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 5 | 20 Mar, Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| 6 | 29 Mar, Sunday | Martyrs' Day | National holiday |
| 7 | 05 Apr, Sunday | Easter Sunday | National holiday |
| 8 | 06 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 9 | 01 May, Friday | Labor Day | National holiday |
| 10 | 14 May, Thursday | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 11 | 24 May, Sunday | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| 12 | 25 May, Monday | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 13 | 27 May, Wednesday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 14 | 21 Jun, Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| 15 | 26 Jun, Friday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 16 | 15 Aug, Saturday | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 17 | 23 Sep, Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| 18 | 01 Nov, Sunday | All Saints' Day | National holiday |
| 19 | 21 Dec, Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| 20 | 25 Dec, Friday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 21 | 31 Dec, Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Ramadan Start (18 Feb) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
International Women's Day (08 Mar) : International Women's Day is a national holiday in Madagascar
Eid al-Fitr (20 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Madagascar (Antananarivo)
Martyrs' Day (29 Mar) : Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Madagascar
Easter Sunday (05 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (06 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labor Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day (14 May) : Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Whit Sunday (24 May) : Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Whit Monday (25 May) : Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
Eid al-Adha (27 May) : Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Madagascar (Antananarivo)
Independence Day (26 Jun) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Madagascar
Assumption of Mary (15 Aug) : The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Madagascar (Antananarivo)
All Saints' Day (01 Nov) : Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Madagascar (Antananarivo)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.