NDR 2026: Parents to get up to 12 days of childcare leave each, with more for larger families
The prime minister called on employers to make sure becoming a parent never disadvantages someone’s career.
The Singapore government announced plans to enhance childcare leave provisions for parents on Aug 23, with each parent receiving up to 12 days of leave annually, depending on the number of children they have. The changes aim to provide greater flexibility and time for parents to care for their children, as current provisions only offer six days of leave for children aged six and below or two days for older children.
With these enhancements, a working couple with three primary school children would see their combined childcare leave increase from four days to 24 days. The government will also cover employers' costs during statutory child-related leave schemes, up to its reimbursement limit. The enhancements are part of recommendations from the Marriage and Parenthood Reset Workgroup, which will release a fuller set of recommendations in early 2027.
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