{"id":1342,"date":"2025-07-25T08:47:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T08:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.sg\/blog\/?p=1342"},"modified":"2026-03-23T06:07:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T06:07:30","slug":"maternity-leave-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.sg\/blog\/maternity-leave-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Questions Answered About Maternity Leave Singapore 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Working Mothers Deserve Clear Information and Support\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a baby marks a huge life change \u2014 and often raises big questions about maternity leave, pay, and workplace rights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you work as a <strong>mother or in HR in Singapore<\/strong>, you need to understand the new <strong>MOM maternity leave policy (2026<\/strong>). As HR goes digital changing how we track and manage benefits, this guide answers the <strong>7 questions people ask most about maternity leave<\/strong> in Singapore \u2014 so you can plan with confidence and follow the rules.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#abeafd\"><strong>In Singapore working mothers who qualify can get 16 weeks of paid maternity leave under the Ministry of Manpower&#8217;s 2026 policy.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. How Much Maternity Leave Am I Entitled To in 2026?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>MOM maternity leave policy<\/strong> gives eligible working mothers <strong>16 weeks of paid maternity leave.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You qualify if:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your child holds <strong>Singapore citizenship<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have been under continuous employment for <strong>at least 3 months<\/strong> before giving birth.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unmarried mothers are also eligible<\/strong> for 16 weeks if all other criteria are met<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Up to <strong>4 weeks can be taken flexibly within 12 months after birth<\/strong>, subject to employer agreement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Who Pays for Maternity Leave?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers and the Singapore Government share the cost of maternity leave pay:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Period<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Who Pays<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>First 8 weeks&nbsp;<\/td><td>Employer&nbsp;<\/td><td>Fully paid by the employer&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last 8 weeks&nbsp;<\/td><td>Government&nbsp;<\/td><td>Reimbursed via Government-Paid Leave (GPL) Portal, capped at <strong>S$10,000 per 4-week block<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers need to <strong>file reimbursement claims by the deadline<\/strong> via the <strong>GPL Portal. <\/strong>Info-Tech&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.sg\/hr-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HRMS Software<\/a><\/strong> takes care of all claims and calculations eliminating errors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#abeafd\"><strong>The Government reimburses the last 8 weeks under the Government-Paid Maternity Leave (GPML) scheme,<br><strong>capped at S$10,000 per 4 weeks (inclusive of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.sg\/cpf-calculator\">CPF <\/a>contributions).<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Can Maternity Leave Be Split Into Blocks?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Maternity leave <strong>lasts 16 weeks without breaks<\/strong>, but moms who qualify can <strong>push back up to 4 weeks<\/strong> of leave to use <strong>within a year after giving birth<\/strong> \u2014 if their boss agrees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This option helps new moms better juggle recovery getting back to work, and taking care of their baby.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HR Tip: A <strong>Leave Management System<\/strong> keeps track of postponed and used leave days , gets them approved, and makes sure they show up in paychecks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. What If the Baby Is Not a Singapore Citizen?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If the child is <strong>not a Singapore citizen<\/strong>, eligible employees are entitled to <strong>12 weeks of maternity leave<\/strong>,<br>fully paid by the employer (no Government reimbursement),\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This rule applies to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People from other countries working in Singapore.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Long-term residents whose kids aren&#8217;t citizens.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single moms (in certain situations).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/employment-practices\/leave\/maternity-leave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u202f<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ministry of Manpower (MOM)<\/strong><\/a>\u202f website for the latest rules and talk to HR \u2014 your <strong>citizenship affects how long you can take leave and if you&#8217;ll get paid back<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Can They Fire You When You&#8217;re Pregnant?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Singapore has strong laws to protect pregnant workers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the Employment Act, it is <strong>illegal to dismiss an employee without sufficient cause while she is pregnant<\/strong>,<br>especially if done to avoid paying maternity benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This Covers:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Firing without warning or pay.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Letting go because of pregnancy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not giving maternity perks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bosses who break these rules might have to pay full maternity benefits and face legal trouble.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#abeafd\"><strong>The Employment Act protects pregnant workers from unfair dismissal and guarantees them full maternity perks.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Can Part-Time or Contract Workers Get This?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Maternity leave applies to <strong>part-time, contract, and temp workers<\/strong> if they:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have put in at <strong>least 3 months straight<\/strong> before having a baby.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall under the <strong>Employment Act<\/strong> or <strong>Child Development Co-Savings Act<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part-time, contract, and temporary employees are eligible if they meet the criteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maternity leave pay may be pro-rated based on their work arrangements<\/strong>, in accordance with MOM guidelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers need to make sure contracts are clear and use software like Info-Tech&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.sg\/payroll-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Payroll Software<\/strong><\/a> to figure out pro-rated entitlements .&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. How Should Employers Keep Track of and Okay Maternity Leave?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tracking by hand can lead to <strong>missed paybacks<\/strong> and mistakes in following rules. To make sure records are right and follow MOM rules, companies should switch to <strong>digital leave management.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f2a20c816fd6b4c2055eb121b56f98ad\" style=\"background-color:#f7c205\"><strong>Tool Tip: With Info-Tech&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.sg\/leave-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leave Management System<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HR can:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File government-paid leave claims .&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep tabs on used, postponed, and available maternity days.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep digital records ready for audits.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create reports for MOM checks or internal purposes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This gives HR and employees clarity and reassurance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Closing Thoughts:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Singapore&#8217;s 2026 maternity leave continues to back family support, gender fairness, and workplace inclusion. When companies and staff stay informed and use the right tools, maternity leave becomes more than just a perk \u2014 it builds a family-friendly, rule-following, and understanding workplace.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re getting ready for parenthood or handling HR rules, the key is to know what&#8217;s what and to automate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out Info-Tech&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.sg\/hr-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HRMS Software<\/strong><\/a> &amp; Leave Management Software now \u2014 it makes tracking maternity leave easier while backing your team during their big life events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n       \n        <div class=\"mi-faq\">\n          <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"card\">\n              <div class=\"card-head\" id=\"headingOne\">\n                <div class=\"acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapseOne\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne\">\n                  <h4 class=\"Positionheader\">How many weeks of maternity leave are there in Singapore (2026)?<\/h4>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div id=\"collapseOne\" class=\"collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"headingOne\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                  <p>Working moms who qualify get 16 weeks of paid maternity leave if their baby is a Singapore citizen.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card\">\n              <div class=\"card-head\" id=\"headingtwo\">\n                <div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsetwo\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsetwo\">\n                  <h4 class=\"Positionheader\">Who pays for maternity leave in Singapore?<\/h4>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div id=\"collapsetwo\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingtwo\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                  <p>Bosses cover the first 8 weeks; the Government pays back the other 8 weeks through the GPL Portal, with some limits.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card\">\n              <div class=\"card-head\" id=\"headingthree\">\n                <div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsethree\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsethree\">\n                  <h4 class=\"Positionheader\">Can maternity leave be split?<\/h4>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div id=\"collapsethree\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingthree\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                  <p>Yes. Mothers have the option to defer up to 4 weeks and use them within 12 months after giving birth as long as their employer agrees.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card\">\n              <div class=\"card-head\" id=\"headingfour\">\n                <div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefour\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefour\">\n                  <h4 class=\"Positionheader\">What if my baby is not a Singapore citizen?<\/h4>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div id=\"collapsefour\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfour\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                  <p>Mothers of non-citizen children can take 12 weeks of maternity leave, with their employer covering the full pay.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n              <div class=\"card-head\" id=\"headingfive\">\n                <div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefive\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefive\">\n                  <h4 class=\"Positionheader\">Are part-time or contract workers eligible?<\/h4>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div id=\"collapsefive\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfive\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                  <p>Yes, they qualify if they&#8217;ve been on the job for at least 3 months without a break and meet the requirements set by MOM.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How many weeks of maternity leave are there in Singapore (2026)?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Working moms who qualify get 16 weeks of paid maternity leave if their baby is a Singapore citizen.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Who pays for maternity leave in Singapore?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Bosses cover the first 8 weeks; the Government pays back the other 8 weeks through the GPL Portal, with some limits.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Can maternity leave be split?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Yes. 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