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Madagascar has 10 public holidays in 2021. 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 2021. 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 5), Labour Day (on May 1) and Ascension Day (on May 13).
About these dates: the Madagascar 2021 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Holidays
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December
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 2021.
- Long weekendJan 1 – Jan 33 days
- Long weekendMar 27 – Mar 293 days
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 53 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 13 – May 164 days · Take 2021-05-14 off
- Long weekendMay 22 – May 243 days
- Long weekendOct 30 – Nov 13 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Madagascar has 10 public holidays in 2021.
Yes. 10 out of 10 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 6 long weekends in Madagascar in 2021.
No. The next public holiday in Madagascar is on .