Singapore
Complete guide to Singapore employee leave entitlements under Employment Act including annual leave, sick leave, and government-paid maternity leave.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 7
Calculation: 7 days in first year, +1 day per year up to 14 days max
Pro-rata: Pro-rata for part-year service
Carryover: Per employment contract
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 14
Statutory pay: Full pay
Eligibility: 3+ months of service
Parental leave
Maternity: 16 weeks
Paternity: 2 weeks (government-paid)
Adoption: 12 weeks
Shared leave: Up to 4 weeks from mother's 16 weeks
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Childcare Leave: 6 days per year (per parent) (paid)
Extended Childcare Leave: 2 days per year (paid)
Unpaid Infant Care Leave: 6 days per year (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain records for 2 years
Penalties: Fines up to $5,000 per offense
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Chinese New Year: 2025-01-29
Chinese New Year (Day 2): 2025-01-30
Hari Raya Puasa: 2025-03-31
Good Friday: 2025-04-18
Labour Day: 2025-05-01
Frequently asked questions
How much annual leave do Singapore employees get?
Minimum 7 days in the first year, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 14 days. Many employers offer more.
Is maternity leave in Singapore government-paid?
Yes, for eligible employees (Singapore citizen child, 3 months service), 16 weeks maternity leave is government-paid, capped at $10,000 per 4-week period.
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