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Madagascar
Governed by Law 2003-044 — Labour Code. Annual leave: 2.5 working days/month (30 days/year) from 12 months. Maternity: 14 weeks (8+6). Paternity: 10 days.
Reference authority: Ministry of Labour, Employment, Civil Service and Social Laws
Law 2003-044
Code
MGA (Ariary)
Currency
40 h
Workweek
30 d
Annual leave
14 wks
Maternity
8 d-3 mo
Notice
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Annual paid leave
Law 2003-044
2.5 days/month (30 d/year) — seniority bonus (Sec. 86-87)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 30 d/year (2.5/month) | 100 % | After 12 months service |
| Seniority >3 yrs | +1 d every 5 yrs | 100 % | Cap 30 d |
| Cash in lieu | Owed on termination | 100 % | Pro-rata accrual |
Accrual
Monthly
Splitting
By agreement
Official sources
Labour Code 2003-044 (NATLEX)Public holidays
12 days
Malagasy law — 12 holidays
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| Independence | 26 June | 100 % | National Day |
| Easter | Easter Monday | 100 % | Christian |
| All Saints | 1 November | 100 % | Christian |
| Insurrection | 29 March | 100 % | Memorial |
Total
~12 days/year
Weekly rest
Sunday
Official sources
Ministry of Labour MadagascarSick leave
Law 2003-044
Sick leave by seniority (Sec. 90)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| <6 months | 7 d | 100 % | Medical certificate |
| 6 months-3 yrs | 1 month | 100 % | Medical certificate |
| 3-5 yrs | 3 months | 100 % then 50 % | By seniority |
| >5 yrs | 6 months | 100 % then 50 % | By seniority |
Waiting period
None
Proof
Medical certificate within 48 h
Official sources
CNaPS MadagascarMaternity / paternity / parental
Law 2003-044
Maternity 14 wks (8+6) — paternity 10 d (Sec. 95)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 14 weeks | 50 % CNaPS + 50 % employer | Pregnant employee |
| Paternity | 10 days | 100 % | Employee father |
| Nursing | 30 min × 2/day | 100 % | First 15 months |
Prenatal
8 wks
Postnatal
6 wks
Official sources
CNaPS — MaternitySpecial leave
Law 2003-044
Marriage, bereavement — per CBA
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 days | 100 % | Employee |
| Death close relative | 3 days | 100 % | First degree |
| Birth | 3 days | 100 % | Employee father |
| Civic duty | As summoned | 100 % | Court/election |
Source
Law 2003-044 Sec. 88
Stacking
Excludes annual leave
Official sources
Malagasy Labour CodeManage absences in Madagascar
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