Pentecost 2024, 2025 and 2026 in Madagascar

Pentecost is a major Christian observance in Madagascar that takes place on the fiftieth day of Easter – 49 days after Easter Sunday. It is also known as Whit Sunday, and is celebrated with Whit Sunday and Whit Monday public holidays each year.

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2024	19 May	Sun	Whit Sunday
	20 May	Mon	Whit Monday
2025	8 Jun	Sun	Whit Sunday
	9 Jun	Mon	Whit Monday
2026	24 May	Sun	Whit Sunday
	25 May	Mon	Whit Monday
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Pentecost is the final celebration of the seven-week Easter period. According to Christian belief, Pentecost commemorates the day that the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and disciples of Jesus, giving them the ability to speak in different languages to share the good news about Jesus.

The name “Whit” Sunday and Monday comes from the white clothes traditionally worn by those being baptised on this popular day for baptisms.

There are often Pentecost masses and church meetings across Madagascar that are traditionally attended by the people. As this is the day historically that many consider the “Birthday of the Church”, messages are themed to the purpose and ministry of the Church.

Originally, Pentecost was the Jewish holiday of Shavuoth, which celebrates the harvest and the giving of the Torah. And many around the world who follow Judaism still celebrate for these reasons to the present day.

Previous Years

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2023	28 May	Sun	Whit Sunday
	29 May	Mon	Whit Monday
2022	5 Jun	Sun	Whit Sunday
	6 Jun	Mon	Whit Monday
2021	23 May	Sun	Whit Sunday
	24 May	Mon	Whit Monday
2020	31 May	Sun	Whit Sunday
	1 Jun	Mon	Whit Monday
2019	9 Jun	Sun	Whit Sunday
	10 Jun	Mon	Whit Monday
2018	20 May	Sun	Whit Sunday
	21 May	Mon	Whit Monday
2017	4 Jun	Sun	Whit Sunday
	5 Jun	Mon	Whit Monday