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Assumption Day

Saturday, August 15, 2026
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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Varies
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

📣 Traveler notes

Madagascar is an Indian Ocean island off the east coast of Africa, known for its extremely unique wildlife and flora, which includes over 90% of its local wildlife and 80% of its plants found nowhere else.

  • January 1: New Year's Day
  • March 29: Martyrs Day
  • Easter (variable)
  • June 26: Independence Day
  • November 1: All Saints Day
  • Respect local 'Fady' (taboos) related to food, clothing, or activities, particularly in rural areas. Always seek permission before photographing people. Use 'tompoko' (Sir/Ma'am) to show respect to authority figures. It is customary to meet with the local head first when visiting a village.

About this holiday

Details for Assumption Day in Madagascar (2026).