Paternity Leave
According to the New Labour Code of 2024, three (3) days of paid paternity leave are granted to a salaried worker. This entitlement is specifically provided for workers who are the legitimate spouse of a woman who gives birth. The law also allows this minimum entitlement to be improved by collective agreements or employment contracts where more favourable conditions are negotiated.
Source: § 134 of the Labour Code, Law No. 2024-014
Flexible Work Option for Parents / Work-Life Balance
The law does not require employers to provide parents with minor children (or workers with other family responsibilities) with flexible hours or part-time options as an enforceable entitlement. Part-time and telework exist as legally regulated forms, but they operate through the contract/collective agreement framework rather than as a mandatory accommodation for parents.
Source: §70–72 of the Labour Code, Law No. 2024-014
Special Leaves
Workers in Madagascar are entitled to several types of special leave under the Labour Code 2024.
● Exceptional family-event leave (permissions exceptionnelles) — up to 10 days/year (family events; not deducted from annual leave).
● Child illness/hospitalisation leave (contract suspension) — up to 2 months (medical certificate required).
● Spouse hospitalisation leave (contract suspension) — up to 15 days (certificate required).
● Education/training leave (congé d’éducation-formation) — up to 12 working days/year.
● Trade-union mandate leave (permissions syndicales) — up to 12 working days/year (congresses/seminars/international meetings).
● Leave for elected duties (contract suspension) — for one elected term.
● Leave for national/international sports competitions (contract suspension) — for the competition + preparation/training (certified by the Sports Ministry/federations).
● General unpaid leave/leave of absence (congé sans solde) — suspension under collective agreement or individual agreement.
Source: §31, 32, 126, 214, 343 & 344 of the Labour Code, Law No. 2024-014
