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Whit Monday

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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
SAT 03 Weekend
SUN 04 Weekend
MON 05 Holiday

3-day weekend (June 3 – June 5)

📣 Traveler notes

Madagascar is an isolated Indian Ocean island, noted for its unique biodiversity. Over 90% of its wildlife and 80% of its plant species are endemic.

  • January 1: New Year's Day
  • March 29: Martyrs Day
  • Easter (variable)
  • June 26: Independence Day
  • November 1: All Saints Day
  • Adhere to local 'fady' (taboos), which vary by region. When addressing elders or authority figures, use 'tompoko'. Always request photo permission, especially near tombs, and consult the local village head when visiting remote areas.

About this holiday

A Christian memorial (also called Pentecost Monday) held after Pentecost, commemorating the Blessed Virgin Mary and marking the resumption of Ordinary Time in the Catholic Church.