Public Holidays in Madagascar 2026
16 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Madagascar's national calendar combines Christian and Muslim festivals with Martyrs' Day and Independence Day. A one-off national mourning holiday was also listed in 2026.
Madagascar Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 29 | Sunday | Martyrs' Day |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Whit Sunday |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Independence Day |
| Jul 24 | Friday | National Day of Mourning One-off |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 Eid dates are provisional. One-off 2026 mourning closures are not carried forward.
Independence and Religious Holidays 2026
Independence Day is fixed on 26 June. Easter, Ascension and Pentecost are national holidays, while Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha follow the Islamic lunar calendar.
Holiday Rules in Madagascar
Islamic dates require confirmation. One-off national mourning or emergency holidays are not assumed to recur in future years.
Madagascar Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 26 June.
- Martyrs' Day is 29 March.
- Both Christian and Muslim religious dates appear in the national calendar.
- One-off 2026 mourning day is not projected into 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Madagascar Independence Day?
It is observed on 26 June.
Why is 24 July listed only in 2026?
It was listed as a national mourning holiday and is treated as a one-off rather than a recurring annual date.
Why are Eid dates provisional?
They follow the Islamic lunar calendar.
Can two holidays fall on the same date?
Yes. In 2027 Easter Monday coincides with Martyrs' Day, and projected Eid al-Adha coincides with Whit Monday.
Sources & methodology
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Official decree setting paid public holidays for 2026.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.