The public holidays in Madagascar are:
| Date | English name | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | |
| March 8 | Women's Day | International Women's Day |
| March 29 | Martyrs' Day | Memorializes those who died in the Revolt of 1947 against the French.[1] |
| variable (March or April) | Easter Monday | |
| May 1 | Labour Day | International Workers' Day |
| variable (May or June) | Ascension Day | |
| variable (May or June) | Whit Monday | |
| June 26 | Independence Day | Madagascar gained full independence from France on June 26, 1960.[2] |
| August 15 | Assumption Day | |
| November 1 | All Saints Day | |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | |
| 1 Shawwal | Eid al-Fitr | Islamic Festival of Breaking the Fast |
| 10 Dhu al-Hijjah | Eid al-Adha | Islamic Feast of the Sacrifice |
References
edit- ^ "Martyrs Day in Madagascar in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ "Independence Day in Madagascar in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
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