📅🇲🇬 All public holidays in Madagascar in 2026 — Paid Holidays. Plan your year!
2026 promises to be a year full of public holidays in Madagascar! Whether employees want to enjoy time with family, travel, or simply relax, here are all the important dates to remember for the coming year. These days are officially recognized nationwide and allow everyone to best plan their holidays and activities. The government will approve the official list by decree at the beginning of the year.
Employers hosting employees at Madeinmada must adhere to and respect the holidays and public holidays officially published in Madagascar.
📅 Public holidays in 2026
January 1, 2026 — New Year's Day
As every year, January 1st begins the year beautifully with New Year's Day, a time for celebration and rest after the holiday season.
January 2, 2026, Pont (Bridge),
the Government has decreed Friday, January 2nd, a paid holiday.
March 8, 2026 — International Women's Day
This day pays tribute to women and their contributions in all areas of life.
March 20, 2026 — Eid al-Fitr (Korité)
Date dependent on the lunar calendar, this festival marks the end of Ramadan and is a public holiday celebrated by the Muslim community in Madagascar.
March 29, 2026 — Martyrs' Day
This day commemorates the heroes of the 1947 uprising.
April 5, 2026 — Easter
Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection, often marked by family reunions.
April 6, 2026 — Easter Monday
The day after Easter is also a public holiday, extending the celebration.
May 1, 2026 — Labor Day
Celebration of workers and their rights across the country.
May 14, 2026 — Ascension
Day Christian holiday celebrated 40 days after Easter.
May 24-25, 2026 — Pentecost & Whit Monday
Two consecutive days to mark Pentecost, an important festival in the Christian calendar.
May 27, 2026 — Eid al-Adha (Tabaski)
This Muslim religious festival also depends on the lunar calendar.
June 26, 2026 — Independence Day
National day to celebrate the independence of Madagascar, a highlight of the year.
August 15, 2026 — Assumption
Religious holiday celebrating the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
November 1, 2026 — All Saints' Day
Christian holiday honoring all the saints.
December 25, 2026 — Christmas
Day, celebrated by millions of families across Madagascar.
And even though it's not an official public holiday, New Year's Eve (December 31st) often remains a special day of observance to prepare for the new year!
Why these dates matter to you
Whether you are an employee planning your holidays, an entrepreneur organizing your operations or simply someone who wants to make the most of the year, knowing the public holidays of 2026 helps you better structure your projects and breaks.
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IRSA - Tax on Salary - Income Tax
Impôt sur le Revenu Salarial, withhold and paid by the employer
CNAPS - Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale
Family benefits, Work accidents and occupational diseases, Retirement
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Madagascar Holidays 2025
14 days of holidays
Madagascar Holidays 2026
15 days, An implementing decree will be issued at the beginning of the year to confirm this
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the minimum salary in Madagascar?
Applicable from March 1, 2024, the minimum salary in Madagascar is 262,680 MGA per month
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What is the payroll frequency in Madagascar?
For workers/employees on monthly basis, the payroll is once a month with optional mid-month advance
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In which currency the salaries and wages are paid in Madagascar?
Salaries and wages should be paid in Ariary (MGA - Malagasy Ariary) and to a local bank account
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What is the tax rate applicable in Madagascar for the salary income?
For the installment above 600,000 Ar, the tax rate is 20%. For installment 500,000 Ar - 600,000 Ar, 15%. For the installment 400,000 Ar - 500,000 Ar, 10%. For the installment 350,000 Ar - 400,000 Ar, 5%. For the installment 0 Ar - 350,000 Ar, 0%.
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What are the social contributions in Madagascar?
for the calculation of social charges, the salary is capped at 8 times the minimum salary
CNAPS retirement: salary share: 1% of gross salary - employer's share: 13% of gross salary
OSTIE Health: salary share: 1% of gross salary - employer's share: 5% of gross salary
FMFP professional training: salary share: 0% of gross salary - employer's share: 1% of gross salary -
What are common employees advantage in Madagascar ?
Companies offer mainly health insurance to the employee and his family members and 13th month salary
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What are the basic holidays in Madagascar?
01 January - New Year's Day, 29 March - Martyrs' Day, Easter Monday, Eid al-Fitr, 01 May - Labour Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 26 June - Independence Day, Eid al-Adha, 15 August - Assumption of Mary, 01 November - All Saints' Day, 25 December - Christmas Day. (12 days)