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Singapore childcare leave calculator

Working parents in Singapore get paid childcare leave each year: 6 days if their youngest child is a Singapore citizen under 7, and 2 days of extended childcare leave when the youngest Singaporean child is 7 to 12. Each parent gets the same entitlement, however many children they have.

Childcare leave6 days

The employer pays the first 3 days; the Government reimburses the other 3 (capped at S$500 a day).

Childcare leave at a glance

Youngest childSingapore citizenNot a citizen
Under 76 days a year2 days a year
7 to 122 days a year (extended childcare leave)None by law

Good to know

  • Parents need at least 3 continuous months of service.
  • Leave runs on the calendar year by default and does not carry forward.
  • The Government has announced plans to increase childcare leave. Check MOM for the latest entitlement.

General information for managers, checked in October 2026. It is not legal advice, and contracts or company policies may give more. Always check the official source: MOM: childcare leave eligibility and entitlement.

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