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When is Martyrs' Day 2026?

Martyrs' Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Sunday, January 4, 2026 and the last is Saturday, October 31, 2026, across 16 countries.

Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso

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Martyrs' Day 2026 by country

CountryDateType
🇨🇩 Congo - KinshasaMartyrs DayJanuary 4SundayPublic holiday
🇵🇦 PanamaMartyr's DayJanuary 9FridayPublic holiday
🇸🇹 São Tomé & PríncipeDia dos MártiresFebruary 3TuesdayPublic holiday
🇲🇼 MalawiMarch 3TuesdayPublic holiday
🇲🇱 MaliMarch 25WednesdayPublic holiday
🇲🇱 MaliMarch 26ThursdayPublic holiday
🇲🇬 MadagascarMarch 29SundayPublic holiday
🇹🇳 Tunisiaعيد الشهداءApril 9ThursdayPublic holiday
🇱🇧 LebanonMay 3SundayPublic holiday
🇬🇦 GabonMartyr's DayMay 6WednesdayPublic holiday
🇺🇬 UgandaJune 3WednesdayPublic holiday
🇪🇷 EritreaMaelti Siwuat መዓልቲ ስውኣትJune 20SaturdayPublic holiday
🇹🇬 TogoJune 21SundayPublic holiday
🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)July 19SundayPublic holiday
🇸🇸 South SudanJuly 30ThursdayPublic holiday
🇱🇾 Libyaيوم الشهيدSeptember 16WednesdayPublic holiday
🇧🇫 Burkina FasoOctober 31SaturdayPublic holiday

Questions about Martyrs' Day

When is Martyrs' Day in 2026?
It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on January 4, January 9, February 3, March 3, March 25 and March 26 and other dates. The table above shows the date for each country.
Which countries celebrate Martyrs' Day?
Martyrs' Day is marked in 16 countries: Burkina Faso, Congo - Kinshasa, Eritrea, Gabon, Lebanon, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Myanmar (Burma), Panama and South Sudan, and 4 more.
Is Martyrs' Day a public holiday?
Yes, it's a public holiday in Burkina Faso, Congo - Kinshasa, Eritrea, Gabon, Lebanon, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali and Myanmar (Burma) and 6 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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