Paternity Leave in Singapore
Eligible working fathers in Singapore get 4 weeks of Government-Paid Paternity Leave. Calculate your dates below.
Last updated: 13 November 2026
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Singapore paternity leave at a glance
An eligible working father gets 4 weeks of Government-Paid Paternity Leave for children born on or after 1 April 2025.
- Leave length
- 4 weeks.
- When to take it
- By default, 4 continuous weeks within 16 weeks of the birth. By agreement, continuously or as single days within 12 months.
- Pay
- Your employer pays you and claims it back from the government, up to SGD 2,500 a week (SGD 10,000 for 4 weeks).
- Who qualifies
- The child must be a Singapore citizen and you must be (or have been) married to the mother. Employees need 3 months with their employer before the birth.
- Self-employed fathers
- Self-employed fathers with 3 months of work before the birth and lost income can get government-paid income replacement.
Parental leave on top of paternity leave
Shared parental leave rose to 10 weeks for births from 1 April 2026; it is a shared pool used within 12 months.
Good to know
- Give your employer at least 4 weeks' notice unless you agree otherwise.
Legal entitlement vs employer benefits
The rules above are the legal minimum in Singapore. Many employers offer extra paid days or top up statutory pay. Add any employer leave in the calculator above to see your real return-to-work date, and confirm the details with your HR team. To compare pay over the weeks you take off, try the paternity pay calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Editorial note: we summarise official government guidance and link to it. Laws change — always confirm your entitlement with your employer or the relevant authority. This page is not legal advice.