What type of leaves are employees entitled to in Singapore?

In Singapore, employees are entitled to various types of leave, including annual leave, public holiday leave, sick leave, hospitalization leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, child care leave, and shared parental leave. Each leave type has specific eligibility criteria and entitlements outlined in the Employment Act and other relevant legislation.


Take a look at the below for a more detailed overview: 

  • Annual Leave: Up to 14 days per year, increasing with service length.
  • Public Holidays: Paid leave on 11 gazetted public holidays.
  • Sick Leave: Up to 14 days of outpatient sick leave and 60 days of hospitalization leave annually, with sufficient medical documentation.
  • Maternity Leave: 16 weeks for mothers, subject to eligibility.
  • Paternity Leave: 2 weeks for fathers, with additional shared parental leave options.
  • Child Care Leave: 6 days annually for parents of children under 7.
  • Shared Parental Leave: Fathers can share up to 4 weeks of the mother's maternity leave.

Each leave type comes with specific eligibility criteria detailed in employment legislation.

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