Working parents to get 8 to 12 days of childcare leave a year, for kids aged 12 and below
The Singaporean government has introduced an enhanced childcare leave scheme, granting working parents 8 to 12 days of leave annually based on the number of children aged 12 and below. This policy aims to support families throughout their child-raising years and address declining birth rates.
Why it matters
Highlights significant shifts in national family policy and government efforts to mitigate demographic challenges through workplace reform.
The higher leave provisions are part of a raft of measures aimed at giving Singaporeans greater assurance to start and raise families.
Listen Summarise Working parents in Singapore will receive 8 to 12 days of childcare leave annually, depending on the number of children they have aged 12 and below, under an enhanced leave scheme. The Government will reimburse employers fully for all child-related leave up to set caps, easing the financial burden on employers and encouraging them to support working parents. These measures are part of a broader effort to support parents throughout their child-raising years and address barriers to marriage and parenthood, with the TFR falling to a historic low in 2025. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Working parents with children aged 12 and below will get between eight and 12 days of childcare leave a year, depending on the number of children they have.
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