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Assumption Day
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 8 days
Madagascar has 10 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 10 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Malagasy public holidays or Malagasy bank holidays? Madagascar public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Madagascar celebrates 10 public holidays in 2026. These include 10 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Martyrs' Day (on March 29), Easter Monday (on April 6), Labour Day (on May 1) and Ascension Day (on May 14).
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Madagascar holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Long weekendApr 4 – Apr 63 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 14 – May 174 days · Take 2026-05-15 off
- Long weekendMay 23 – May 253 days
- Long weekendJun 26 – Jun 283 days
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Madagascar has 10 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Assumption Day on August 15, 2026.
The next public holiday in Madagascar is Assumption Day on August 15, 2026.
Yes. 10 out of 10 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 7 long weekends in Madagascar in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Madagascar is Assumption Day on August 15, 2026.