Martinique
Holidays & Observances in Martinique
Martinique is an overseas department of France located in the Caribbean. French culture has affected every part of the island’s culture, from language to religion to customs. French holidays such as Bastille Day are celebrated each year in Martinique. The island is also influenced by the surrounding Caribbean culture, so today it is a mixture of France and The Caribbean. The predominant religion is Roman Catholicism, so catholic holidays are very important.
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Country Observances
| Common Observance | Country Holiday | Observance Type | Holiday Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday | Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday / Fat Tuesday | Spiritual, Religious, Beliefs | |
| Good Friday | Good Friday | Spiritual, Religious, Beliefs | |
| Easter | Easter | Spiritual, Religious, Beliefs | |
| Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Spiritual, Religious, Beliefs | |
| Emancipation Day | Emancipation Day | National, Federal, Bank, Public | |
| Bastille Day | Bastille Day | National, Federal, Bank, Public | |
| All Saints' Day | All Saints' Day | Spiritual, Religious, Beliefs | |
| All Souls' Day - Day of the Dead | All Souls' Day - Day of the Dead | Spiritual, Religious, Beliefs | |
| Veterans Day / Armistice Day / Remembrance Day | Armistice Day | National, Federal, Bank, Public | |
| Christmas | Christmas Eve | Spiritual, Religious, Beliefs | |
| Christmas | Christmas | National, Federal, Bank, Public | |
| Epiphany - Three Kings Day | Epiphany | Spiritual, Religious, Beliefs | |
| Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday | Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday / Fat Tuesday | Spiritual, Religious, Beliefs |