Madagascar country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (VI)
📍 Madagascar
Theme Independence Day 2027
Madagascar is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Antananarivo, the national observance is Independence Day on 26 June, and the national colours are green and gold. Madagascar became independent from France on 26 June 1960.
Capital and region (VI)
Antananarivo is the capital. Madagascar sits in the Indian Ocean time region, on the Indian/Antananarivo clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Saturday, 26 June 2027. Madagascar became independent from France on 26 June 1960. Locally it is called Fetim-pahafahana. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are green and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital is Antananarivo.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Saturday, 26 June 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Madagascar became independent from France on 26 June 1960.
Comments