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2026 Madagascar Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Madagascar, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

10

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

3 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Independence Day

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About Madagascar holidays in 2026

In 2026, Madagascar observes 10 public holidays. The year begins with New Year's Day on January 1st and concludes with Christmas Day on December 25th. Several holidays, including Easter Monday, Labour Day, Ascension Day, and Whit Monday, fall in the spring months of April and May, creating a cluster of observances during this period. Independence Day is celebrated on June 26th, marking a significant national event.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
March 29, 2026SundayMartyrs' Day
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension Day
May 25, 2026MondayWhit Monday
June 26, 2026FridayIndependence Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption Day
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints' Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Madagascar holidays in 2026

  • Observe the concentration of holidays in May.
  • Note the proximity of several religious observances.
  • Be aware of the national holiday in late June.
  • Check the calendar for the single holiday in August.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Madagascar in 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances during the spring months, particularly in May, which features three public holidays. This period is further bolstered by Easter Monday in April.

Following the spring cluster, the year becomes more dispersed, with single holidays occurring in June, August, November, and December. The early part of the year and the autumn months are relatively quiet, with only one holiday each in January and March, and no holidays in February, September, or October.

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