Paternity Leave Calculator
Calculate your 4-week government-paid paternity leave entitlement and estimated payment.
What is Government-Paid Paternity Leave (GPPL)?
GPPL entitles eligible working fathers in Singapore to 4 weeks of paid leave (increased from 2 weeks effective 1 April 2025). The leave is fully government-funded, capped at $2,500 per week including CPF contributions, and can be taken flexibly within 12 months of the child's birth.
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Total Paternity Leave
4 weeks
Eligible
Total Weeks
4
weeks
Reimburse Cap
$10,000
Weekly Cap
$2,500
Funding
Government
4 weeks government-paid paternity leave, capped at $2,500/week ($10,000 total).
Based on MOM paternity leave regulations. 4 weeks GPPL for children born on or after 1 Apr 2025. Government-reimbursed, capped at $2,500/week ($10,000 total). Verify with MOM for your specific situation.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates based on MOM Employment Act guidelines. Actual leave entitlements depend on your employment contract, length of service, and employer policies. It is not intended to replace HR or legal advice.
Rates last verified: 4 Apr 2026.
Verify with MOM (https://www.mom.gov.sg). Full disclaimer at smartcalculator.sg/disclaimer.
Quick Reference
- • 4 weeks of government-paid paternity leave from 1 April 2025 (previously 2 weeks)
- • Government-funded cap: $2,500 per week including CPF contributions
- • Must be taken within 12 months of the child's birth
- • Child must be a Singapore citizen; father must be legally married to the mother
- • Minimum 3 months continuous employment with current employer before birth
How Paternity Leave Works
Singapore doubled paternity leave from 2 to 4 weeks from 1 April 2025 as part of efforts to support working fathers and encourage shared parenting responsibilities.
The leave is fully government-fundedat a cap of $2,500 per week. Fathers can take the leave flexibly within 12 months of the child's birth, either as a continuous block or in separate periods with employer agreement.
Leave Duration
4 weeks
Government-paid, effective from April 2025
Weekly Cap
$2,500/week
Including CPF contributions
Usage Period
12 months
From child's date of birth
Who This Calculator Is For
Fathers of Singapore Citizen Children
Government-Paid Paternity Leave (GPPL).
- Total leave: 4 weeks paternity leave for SC child (from Jan 2025)
- First 2 weeks: Employer-paid (reimbursed by government)
- Weeks 3–4: Government-paid (within 12 months of birth)
- Cap: $2,500/week for government-paid portion
- Eligibility: Must have been employed for ≥3 months before birth
Fathers of Non-SC Children
Reduced to 2 weeks.
- Total leave: 2 weeks for non-SC, non-PR child
- Funding: Employer-paid only (no government reimbursement)
- Employment requirement: Same applies
- Shared parental leave: Not available for non-SC children
Shared Parental Leave (SPL)
Paternity leave that can be shared with mother.
- From Jan 2025: Couples can share up to 6 weeks (pooled from maternity/paternity leave)
- Flexibility: Can be taken separately or simultaneously
- Requirement: Must be SC child — both parents must be employed
- Deadline: SPL must be taken within 12 months of birth
Employers Managing Paternity Leave
Workflow and reimbursement.
- Obligation: Must allow 4 weeks for SC child — cannot refuse
- Reimbursement: Employer claims via GPL portal
- Flexibility: Can be taken in blocks throughout first year
- Caution: Dismissing employee for taking paternity leave is unfair dismissal
Paternity Leave: SC Child vs Non-SC Child
| Feature | Singapore Citizen Child | Non-SC / Non-PR Child |
|---|---|---|
| Total leave | 4 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Employer-paid | 2 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Government-paid | 2 weeks | None |
| Government cap per 2 weeks | $5,000 | N/A |
| Shared Parental Leave | Eligible | Not eligible |
| Employment requirement | ≥3 months | ≥3 months |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many weeks of paternity leave can fathers get in Singapore?expand_more
From 1 April 2025, eligible working fathers in Singapore are entitled to 4 weeks of Government-Paid Paternity Leave (GPPL). This was increased from the previous 2 weeks. The leave is fully government-funded, capped at $2,500 per week (including CPF contributions).
What is the $2,500 per week cap?expand_more
The government reimburses paternity leave pay at a cap of $2,500 per week, including CPF contributions. If your weekly salary exceeds $2,500, you will receive the capped amount for the government-paid portion. Your employer may choose to top up the difference but is not required to.
What are the eligibility requirements for paternity leave?expand_more
To qualify for GPPL, the father must: (1) be legally married to the child's mother (can marry before or after birth), (2) the child must be a Singapore citizen at birth, and (3) the father must have served his employer for at least 3 continuous months before the birth.
Can paternity leave be taken flexibly?expand_more
Yes. The 4 weeks of paternity leave can be taken flexibly within 12 months of the child's birth. Fathers can choose to take it as a continuous 4-week block or break it up into separate periods, subject to mutual agreement with the employer.
Sources
- • MOM (mom.gov.sg) — Government-Paid Paternity Leave eligibility, duration, and payment caps
- • MOM (mom.gov.sg) — Child Development Co-Savings Act provisions