Martinique Public Holidays 2026
February
Carnival / Shrove Monday
Carnival / Shrove Monday is a observance in Martinique
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.
Carnival / Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
March
Laetare Sunday
Laetare Sunday is a observance in Martinique
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
May
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Victory Day
Victory Day is a public holiday in Martinique
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Abolition Day
Abolition Day is a public holiday in Martinique
Pentecost Sunday
Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Pentecost Monday
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.