Public holidays · Africa · 2027
Madagascar Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Madagascar
Madagascar has 9 national public holidays in 2027. 5 of them fall on a weekday and 4 on a weekend. There are 4 long weekends and 1 more if you take a bridge day off.
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
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Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays
Madagascar public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Next | New Year's Day | Public holiday | |
| Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public holiday | |
| Martyrs' Day | Martyrs' Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Labour Day | Labour Day | Public holiday |
| Ascension Day | Ascension Day | Public holiday | |
| Whit Monday | Whit Monday | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Independence Day | Independence Day | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Assumption Day | Assumption Day | Public holiday |
| All Saints' Day | All Saints' Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Madagascar holiday calendar 2027
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
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Long weekends in Madagascar 2027
4 long weekends come for free, and 1 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan
No leave needed
3days
Sat 27 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
No leave needed
4days
Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May
Take off Fri 7 May
3days
Sat 15 May – Mon 17 May
No leave needed
3days
Sat 30 Oct – Mon 1 Nov
No leave needed
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Madagascar
How many public holidays does Madagascar have in 2027?
9 national public holidays. That ranks Madagascar #167 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in Madagascar in 2027?
4 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 1 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 7 May) for 4 days in a row from 6 May.
Which Madagascar public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Labour Day (Sat 1 May), Independence Day (Sat 26 Jun), Assumption Day (Sun 15 Aug) and Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Madagascar?
May, with 3 national holidays: Labour Day, Ascension Day and Whit Monday.