Parental Leave Calculator

Calculate your maternity and paternity leave entitlements in Singapore.

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How to Use the Parental Leave Calculator

Calculate your maternity and paternity leave entitlements in Singapore.

1. Enter

Add the details requested in the form. Use the most recent measurements, dates, or figures you have.

2. Review

Read the result together with the notes below it. Estimates are most useful when you compare them with your own context.

3. Act

Save the result, try a related tool, or speak with a doctor, lactation consultant, childcare provider, or financial adviser when needed.

Singapore note: check your estimate against Baby Bonus, CDA, MediSave, CPF, ECDA subsidy, and employer benefit rules before making financial decisions.

Medical Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results are estimates only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical decisions. In an emergency, call 995 (Singapore) immediately.

Singapore Parental Leave: Full Overview (2024)

Leave TypeWhoDurationPaid by
Maternity Leave (ML)Mother (employee, SC baby)16 weeksFirst 8 wks employer, last 8 wks govt
Maternity Leave (ML)Mother (employee, non-SC baby)8 weeksEmployer
Paternity Leave (PL)Father (employee, SC baby)2 weeksGovernment
Shared Parental LeaveFather (from mother's ML)Up to 4 weeksGovernment
Childcare LeaveEmployed parent, child <76 days/yrEmployer (first 3 days) + Govt (next 3)
Extended Childcare LeaveParent, child 7–122 days/yrEmployer
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