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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Republic Day
Friday, December 11, 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
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
FRI
11
Holiday
SAT
12
Weekend
SUN
13
Weekend
3-day weekend (December 11 – December 13)
📣 Traveler notes
Madagascar is an island nation renowned for its exceptional biodiversity, much of which is unique to the planet due to its long geographical isolation. Visitors should respect local cultural rules and local authorities.
- New Year's Day is celebrated on January 1.
- Martyrs Day is observed on March 29.
- Independence Day is celebrated on June 26.
- All Saints Day falls on November 1.
- Respect local traditions and taboos (Fady); local knowledge is advised. Use respectful titles when addressing elders or authorities. Always seek permission before photographing people, tombs, or private property. Meet with the village headman before entering remote villages.
About this holiday
Republic Day is a holiday celebrated in Madagascar, an Indian Ocean island country located off the southeastern coast of Africa. The capital city is Antananarivo.