| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-03-08 | Women's Day | National |
| 2027-03-28 | Easter Sunday | National |
| 2027-03-29 | Easter Monday; Martyrs' Day | National |
| 2027-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2027-05-06 | Ascension Day | National |
| 2027-05-16 | Pentecost | National |
| 2027-05-17 | Pentecost Monday | National |
| 2027-05-30 | Mother's Day | National |
| 2027-06-20 | Father's Day | National |
| 2027-06-26 | Independence Day | National |
| 2027-08-15 | Assumption Day | National |
| 2027-11-01 | All Saints' Day | National |
| 2027-12-11 | Republic Day | National |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Madagascar have in 2027?
Madagascar has 15 public holidays in 2027: 15 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 25 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in February, April, July, September, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Madagascar's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Madagascar 2027
Madagascar's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Sat 6 - Mon 8 March: Women's Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 6 March to Monday 8 March).
- Sat 27 - Mon 29 March: Easter Sunday (3-day weekend, Saturday 27 March to Monday 29 March).
- Sat 15 - Mon 17 May: Pentecost (3-day weekend, Saturday 15 May to Monday 17 May).
- Sat 30 October - Mon 1 November: All Saints' Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 30 October to Monday 1 November).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Madagascar 2027
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2027 no public holiday in Madagascar is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Africa for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Madagascar: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Madagascar in 2027. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Madagascar.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Madagascar (2027)
Our Madagascar public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Women's Day
Women's Day is celebrated on 8 March as International Women's Day, recognising the achievements of women and campaigning for gender equality. It developed from early twentieth century labour and suffrage movements in Europe and North America and was formally adopted by the United Nations in 1975. In a number of countries it is a public holiday, and it is traditional to give flowers and small gifts to women.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is the central feast of the Christian year, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus three days after the crucifixion. In many countries it is a public holiday, though in others the legal holiday falls on the preceding Friday or the following Monday. The date is movable, set by the Council of Nicaea as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the March equinox, so it ranges from 22 March to 25 April.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven, held on the fortieth day of Easter, always a Thursday. It is a public holiday in many European countries including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Because it is tied to Easter, the date falls between 30 April and 3 June. In several countries it also serves as a traditional day for outdoor excursions.