Singapore
Singapore applies the Employment Act: 7 paid days/year first year (accrual), up to 14 days after 8 years. 11 public holidays. Government-Paid Maternity Leave (GPML) 16 wks, paternity 4 wks (Made Up to Pay).
Annual paid leave
Employment Act §43Employment Act §43: 7 days year 1, +1 day/year up to 14 days (year 8). Pro-rata for incomplete year 1. Applies to employees < SGD 4,600/month (and Part IV less).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 j | 100% | — |
| Year 2-7 | +1 j/an | 100% | — |
| Year 8+ | 14 j | 100% | Plafond |
Public holidays
11 multicultural11 public holidays covering religious (Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji, Deepavali) + national.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year | All | — |
| Variable | Chinese New Year (2 j) | All | Lunar |
| March-April | Good Friday | All | — |
| May 1 | Labour Day | All | — |
| Variable | Hari Raya Puasa | All | Eid al-Fitr |
| Variable | Vesak Day | All | Buddhist |
| Aug 9 | National Day | All | — |
| Variable | Hari Raya Haji | All | Eid al-Adha |
| Variable | Deepavali | All | Hindu |
| Dec 25 | Christmas | All | — |
Sick leave
14 days outpatient · 60 days hosp.Outpatient sick leave 14 days/year paid, hospitalization sick leave 60 days/year paid (with MC certified medical certificate).
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outpatient | 0 j | 100% | 14 j/an |
| Hospitalization | 0 j | 100% | 60 j/an incl 14 |
Maternity, paternity, parental
GPML 16 wks · Pat. 4 wksGPML 16 wks (12 if non-employed working mother) at 100% (max SGD 10,000/4 wks × 4). Paternity 4 wks (doubled in 2024, 1st+2nd child). Shared Parental Leave 4 wks shared. Childcare Leave 6 days/year.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPML | 16 sem | 100% (max 10k SGD/4sem) | Citizen child |
| Paternity | 4 sem | 100% (max 10k SGD) | Depuis 2024 |
| Shared Parental | 4 sem | 100% | Partage |
| Adoption | 12 sem | 100% | < 1 an |
| Childcare Leave | 6 j/an | 100% | Enfant < 7 ans |
Special leaves
NS · discretionaryNo general statutory leaves. Bereavement and marriage = discretionary employer. Compulsory NS for reservists (up to 40 days/year).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Variable (3 j typique) | Variable | Discretionary |
| Bereavement | Variable | Variable | Discretionary |
| National Service (NS) | Jusqu’à 40 j/an | Make Up Pay | Statutory |
| Jury duty | Selon convocation | Make Up Pay | Statutory |
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize Singapore absence management
Illizeo applies Employment Act + GPML 16 wks + paternity 4 wks (2024) + NS Make Up Pay.
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