Madagascar

New Year's Day

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Ramadan Start

Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

International Women's Day

International Women's Day is a national holiday in Madagascar

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.

March Equinox

March Equinox in Madagascar (Antananarivo)

Martyrs' Day

Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Madagascar

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.

Easter Monday

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

Labor Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Ascension Day

Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.

Whit Sunday

Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.

Pentecost Sunday

Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.

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.

Pentecost 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.

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.

June Solstice

June Solstice in Madagascar (Antananarivo)

Independence Day

Independence Day is a public holiday in Madagascar

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.

September Equinox

September Equinox in Madagascar (Antananarivo)

All Saints' Day

Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.

December Solstice

December Solstice in Madagascar (Antananarivo)

Christmas Day

Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

New Year's Eve

New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.