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Maternity leave calculator

Find the statutory maternity leave in your country, in days and weeks, under the applicable labour law.

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Select the country to apply its statutory maternity leave.

Select the country to see the maternity leave granted by law, in days and weeks. The total duration is shown; note that some countries split it into a fully paid part and a half-paid part.

Formula

The maternity leave is taken directly from each country’s law. Some countries pay part in full and part at half pay (e.g. UAE: 45 days full pay then 15 days at half pay).

When is this useful?

Useful for knowing the statutory maternity leave rights when planning a birth or reviewing company policy.

Worked example

Jordan: 90 days
Saudi Arabia: 84 days (12 weeks)
Kuwait: 70 days
UAE: 60 days (45 full + 15 half pay)
Qatar: 50 days
Oman: 98 days (14 weeks)

Assumptions

  • The total leave length as set by each country’s law is applied.
  • Pay details (full/half/none) and extensions for special circumstances are not computed here.
  • Some countries require employer support and a medical certificate to take the leave.
  • Detailed rules (when the leave can start, extension conditions) vary by country.

Common mistakes

  • Relying on a general duration without checking the country’s law.
  • Ignoring that some countries split the leave into full- and reduced-pay parts.
  • Confusing maternity leave with paternity leave or childcare leave.
  • Overlooking extension conditions in special cases.

Frequently asked questions

Is the leave fully paid?

It depends on the country. Some pay the full period, others pay part in full and part at half pay (e.g. UAE 45+15). Check the pay rules in your country’s law.

Can the leave be extended?

Some laws allow an unpaid extension or one on medical grounds, and others let it be added to another leave. Review the applicable text for your case.

Does this include paternity leave?

No. Paternity leave is a separate right granted to the father under independent provisions in most countries.

Methodology and review

Durations come from each country’s labour law in the rules database with sources: Jordan 90 days (Art. 70), Saudi Arabia 84 days, Kuwait 70 days, UAE 60 days (45+15), Qatar 50 days, Bahrain 60 days, Oman 98 days (14 weeks).

This result is an estimate for information purposes only and is not legal advice. Verify the official text in force in your country.

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