Maternity Leave Calculator
Calculate your maternity leave entitlement, payment split, and government reimbursement under Singapore law.
What is Government-Paid Maternity Leave (GPML)?
GPML is Singapore's statutory maternity leave scheme providing eligible working mothers with 16 weeks of paid leave when the child is a Singapore citizen. The first 8 weeks are employer-paid, while the last 8 weeks are government-funded, capped at $10,000 per week including CPF contributions.
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Quick Reference
- • 16 weeks GPML for Singapore citizen children; 12 weeks under Employment Act for non-citizens
- • 1st & 2nd child: 8 weeks employer-paid + 8 weeks government-paid (capped at $10,000/week)
- • 3rd child onwards: all 16 weeks government-funded (capped at $10,000/week)
- • Eligibility: 3 months continuous employment before birth + child is SG citizen
- • Leave can be taken flexibly — last 8 weeks may be split with employer agreement
How Maternity Leave Works in Singapore
Singapore provides 16 weeks of Government-Paid Maternity Leave (GPML) for eligible working mothers with Singapore citizen children. This is one of the most generous maternity leave policies in Asia.
The payment structure is designed to share costs between employers and the government, with greater government support for third and subsequent childrenas part of Singapore's pro-natalist policies. Fathers can also refer to the Paternity Leave Calculator for their 4-week entitlement. To estimate your pay during leave, use the Salary Calculator.
1st & 2nd Child
8 + 8 weeks
8 weeks employer-paid + 8 weeks government-paid
3rd Child & Beyond
16 weeks
All 16 weeks government-funded (capped at $10,000/week)
Non-citizen Child
12 weeks
8 weeks employer-paid + 4 weeks unpaid
Frequently Asked Questions
How many weeks of maternity leave am I entitled to in Singapore?expand_more
Under the Government-Paid Maternity Leave (GPML) scheme, eligible working mothers are entitled to 16 weeks of maternity leave if the child is a Singapore citizen. The first 8 weeks are employer-paid, and the last 8 weeks are government-paid (capped at $10,000 per week including CPF contributions).
How does the payment split differ by child order?expand_more
For the first and second child: the employer pays the first 8 weeks, and the government reimburses the last 8 weeks. For the third child and beyond: the government funds all 16 weeks of maternity leave (capped at $10,000 per week including CPF contributions).
What are the eligibility requirements for 16 weeks maternity leave?expand_more
To qualify for 16 weeks GPML, you must: (1) have worked for your employer for at least 3 continuous months before the birth, (2) the child must be a Singapore citizen at birth, and (3) you must have given your employer at least 1 week notice of your maternity leave. If the child is not a Singapore citizen, you are entitled to 12 weeks under the Employment Act.
What if my child is not a Singapore citizen?expand_more
If the child is not a Singapore citizen at birth, the mother is entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave under the Employment Act. The first 8 weeks are paid by the employer, and the remaining 4 weeks are unpaid. There is no government-paid portion for non-citizen children.
Sources
- • MOM (mom.gov.sg) — Government-Paid Maternity Leave eligibility, duration, and payment caps
- • MOM (mom.gov.sg) — Employment Act maternity leave provisions for non-citizen children