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January
01
Thursday
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
01/01/2026
February
18
Wednesday
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
02/18/2026
March
08
Sunday
International Women's Day
International Women's Day is a national holiday in Madagascar
03/08/2026
20
Friday
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
03/20/2026
20
Friday
March Equinox
March Equinox in Madagascar (Antananarivo)
03/20/2026
29
Sunday
Martyrs' Day
Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Madagascar
03/29/2026
April
05
Sunday
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
04/05/2026
06
Monday
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
04/06/2026
May
01
Friday
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
05/01/2026
14
Thursday
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
05/14/2026
24
Sunday
Whit Sunday
Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
05/24/2026
25
Monday
Whit Monday
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
05/25/2026
27
Wednesday
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
05/27/2026
June
21
Sunday
June Solstice
June Solstice in Madagascar (Antananarivo)
06/21/2026
26
Friday
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Madagascar
06/26/2026
August
15
Saturday
Assumption of Mary
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
08/15/2026
September
23
Wednesday
September Equinox
September Equinox in Madagascar (Antananarivo)
09/23/2026
November
01
Sunday
All Saints' Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
11/01/2026
December
21
Monday
December Solstice
December Solstice in Madagascar (Antananarivo)
12/21/2026
25
Friday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
12/25/2026
31
Thursday
New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
12/31/2026