Martinique Public Holidays List 2023
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Martinique year 2023
S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
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1 | 01 Jan, Sunday | New Year | National holiday |
2 | 20 Feb, Monday | Carnival / Shrove Monday | Observance |
3 | 21 Feb, Tuesday | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Observance |
4 | 22 Feb, Wednesday | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Observance |
5 | 20 Mar, Monday | March Equinox | Season |
6 | 10 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
7 | 01 May, Monday | Labor Day | National holiday |
8 | 08 May, Monday | Victory Day | National holiday |
9 | 18 May, Thursday | Ascension Day | National holiday |
10 | 22 May, Monday | Abolition Day | National holiday |
11 | 29 May, Monday | Whit Monday | National holiday |
12 | 21 Jun, Wednesday | June Solstice | Season |
13 | 14 Jul, Friday | Bastille Day | National holiday |
14 | 15 Aug, Tuesday | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
15 | 23 Sep, Saturday | September Equinox | Season |
16 | 01 Nov, Wednesday | All Saints' Day | National holiday |
17 | 11 Nov, Saturday | Armistice Day | National holiday |
18 | 21 Dec, Thursday | December Solstice | Season |
19 | 25 Dec, Monday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
20 | 31 Dec, Sunday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Carnival / Shrove Monday (20 Feb) : Carnival / Shrove Monday is a observance in Martinique
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday (21 Feb) : Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday that is on the day before Ash Wednesday. It is also known as the Tuesday of Carnival, which is a festive occasion among many cultures.
Carnival / Ash Wednesday (22 Feb) : Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Martinique (Fort-de-France)
Easter Monday (10 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labor Day (01 May) : Labor Day, or May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Victory Day (08 May) : Victory Day is a public holiday in Martinique
Ascension Day (18 May) : Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Abolition Day (22 May) : Abolition Day is a public holiday in Martinique
Whit Monday (29 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.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Martinique (Fort-de-France)
Bastille Day (14 Jul) : Bastille Day is a public holiday in Martinique
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 Martinique (Fort-de-France)
All Saints' Day (01 Nov) : Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Armistice Day (11 Nov) : Armistice Day is a public holiday in Martinique
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Martinique (Fort-de-France)
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.