Assumptions
- Employee has served at least 3 continuous months when selected.
- Singapore citizen child uses the GPML pathway.
- Reimbursement caps are shown for planning only and should be verified on the GPL Portal.
Maternity Leave Calculator Singapore
Estimate Singapore maternity leave entitlement, paid weeks, and reimbursement caps for citizen and non-citizen child scenarios.
Estimate maternity leave
Estimate maternity leave weeks and payment responsibility before planning payroll cover.
How maternity leave entitlement is estimated
MOM states that eligible working mothers may receive 16 weeks of Government-Paid Maternity Leave for a Singapore citizen child, or 12 weeks of maternity leave under the Employment Act depending on citizenship and service criteria.
Source dateMOM maternity leave page last updated 5 January 2026.MOM maternity leave eligibility and entitlement
What this does not cover
- Does not handle adoption leave, stillbirth, commission-based pay, or every special situation.
- Does not submit a government-paid leave claim.
Worked examples
First or second citizen child
16 weeks entitlement, with last 8 weeks reimbursable subject to caps.
Third or later citizen child
All 16 weeks may be reimbursable subject to caps.
Non-citizen child
The tool shows the Employment Act 12-week pathway when service is met.
Maternity Leave Calculator Singapore FAQs
Does this submit GPML claims?
No. It is a planning estimator. Claims are handled through the official GPL process.
What if notice was not given?
MOM notes that late notice can affect payment. This tool does not model notice penalties.
Does it cover self-employed mothers?
No. It is framed for employer payroll planning.