MadagascarvsSouth Africa
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
6
Only Madagascar
9
Only South Africa
What the numbers say
In 2026, Madagascar has 10 nationwide public holidays and South Africa has 13, so South Africa gets 3 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day and Christmas Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Madagascar has 7 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 11 for South Africa (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Madagascar offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); South Africa offers 6 and 3. South Africa has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Madagascar and April in South Africa.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Madagascar
South Africa is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only South Africa
Madagascar is working these days.
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