All Saints' Day
Nationwide public holiday in Madagascar · Fetin'ny olo-masina
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 November | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 November | Monday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Madagascar.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Antananarivo around 1 November: high 24°C (76°F), low 13°C (56°F), rain on 71% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Antananarivo. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 1 November in Antananarivo: (MET Norway)
About All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day on 1 November is a Christian feast honouring all saints, known and unknown. In Western churches it has been celebrated on this date since the early Middle Ages. It is closely linked with All Souls' Day on 2 November, when the faithful departed are remembered, and in many countries the two days together form a period of remembrance.
Traditions
Many people attend church and visit cemeteries to clean and decorate the graves of relatives with flowers and candles. In some countries cemeteries are lit by large numbers of candles in the evening.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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All Saints' Day in other countries
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Burundi
Cabo Verde
Central African Republic
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French Southern Territories
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.