Official public holidays
Public holidays in Madagascar 2027
The 15 national public holidays of Madagascar in 2027.
- Friday 1 January
New Year's Day
Taom-baovao
- Monday 8 March
International Women's Day
Andro iraisam-pirenena ho an'ny vehivavy
- Tuesday 9 March
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
Fête de fin du Ramadan
- Sunday 28 March
Easter Sunday
Pâques
- Monday 29 March
Martyrs' Day
Martioran'ny tolona tamin'ny 1947
- Monday 29 March
Easter Monday
Alatsinain'ny Paska
- Saturday 1 May
Labour Day
Fetin'ny asa
- Thursday 6 May
Ascension Day
Andro niakarana
- Sunday 16 May
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
Fête du mouton
- Monday 17 May
Whit Monday
Alatsinain'ny Pentekosta
- Tuesday 25 May
Africa Day
Andron'i Afrika
- Saturday 26 June
Independence Day
Fetim-pirenena
- Sunday 15 August
Assumption
Asompsiona
- Monday 1 November
All Saints' Day
Fetin'ny olo-masina
- Saturday 25 December
Christmas Day
Krismasy
Only official national public holidays are included, not regional or local ones.
Dates marked as approximate depend on the observation of the Moon and may vary by a day.
See all countriesFrequently asked questions
How many national public holidays does Madagascar have in 2027?
Madagascar has 15 national public holidays in 2027.
What are the public holidays in Madagascar in 2027?
January 1: New Year's Day; March 8: International Women's Day; March 9: End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr); March 28: Easter Sunday; March 29: Martyrs' Day; March 29: Easter Monday; May 1: Labour Day; May 6: Ascension Day; May 16: Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha); May 17: Whit Monday; May 25: Africa Day; June 26: Independence Day; August 15: Assumption; November 1: All Saints' Day; December 25: Christmas Day.