Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Madagascar
Madagascar has 9 long weekends in 2026 and 5 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Thursday + Friday off around Eid al-Adha for a 5-day break.
2026
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Wed 27 May – Sun 31 May
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
- 4d
Eid al-Fitr
Thu 19 Mar – Sun 22 Mar
Take Thursday off
2027
View all5
Long weekends
4
Longest (days)
5
Bridge opps
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Martyrs' Day
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Friday off
- 4d
Ascension Day
Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Madagascar 2026
All 15 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Madagascar 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Madagascar 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Madagascar 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Madagascar have in 2026?
Madagascar has 9 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Madagascar have in 2027?
Madagascar has 5 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Madagascar?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Eid al-Adha (Wed 27 May). Take Thursday and Friday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.