Madagascar
Capital: Antananarivo
About
Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is an island country in the Indian Ocean that includes the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands. Lying off the southeastern coast of Africa, it is the world's fourth-largest island, the second-largest island country, and the 46th-largest country overall. Its capital and largest city is Antananarivo.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Madagascar. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Assumption Day
August 15, 2026
Saturday
All Saints' Day
November 1, 2026
Sunday
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
Martyrs' Day
March 29, 2027
Monday
Easter Monday
March 29, 2027
Monday
Cities (1)
References4
These references support the changing or licensed material on this page. Personal notes and ordinary geographic facts are not footnoted individually. Entry rules can change, so verify them before booking.
- Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance.
- Country background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Numeric baselines are cross-checked with Wikidata. Related: Wikidata, .
