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Maternity leave calculator for both parents

Choose your country and your due date. This maternity leave calculator shows the leave for both parents with real dates, the official source for every rule, and a button to add the dates to your calendar.

How to use the leave calculator

  1. Choose the country where you work.
  2. Enter your due date, which baby this is, and how many babies you expect.
  3. See the leave for the birthing parent and for the partner, with dates.
  4. Add the dates to your calendar, and check them again when the baby is born.

What leave rules usually include

The earliest start before the birth

Many countries let you start some weeks before the due date. In the UK, the earliest is usually 11 weeks before the expected week of childbirth (GOV.UK).

Weeks you must take after the birth

Some weeks are often compulsory. In the UK, you must take at least 2 weeks off after the birth, or 4 weeks if you work in a factory (GOV.UK).

Leave for the partner

Partners often have their own leave, or can share parental leave. The calculator shows both parents together, so you can plan as a team.

Paid or unpaid

Some leave is paid by the government, some by the employer, and some is unpaid. For example, US FMLA leave is unpaid but protects your job (U.S. Department of Labor).

Good to know

  • Rules change, and employers or collective agreements often give more. Always confirm with your employer and the official source.
  • Dates are based on the due date. Leave after the birth usually counts from the real birth date.
  • We only show rules we have checked on an official government source. If your country is “coming soon”, check your government’s website or ask your employer.

Questions people ask

When can I start maternity leave in the UK?

Usually from 11 weeks before the expected week of childbirth. If your baby comes early, leave starts the day after the birth (GOV.UK).

How long is maternity leave in the UK?

Statutory Maternity Leave is 52 weeks. You must take at least 2 weeks after the birth, or 4 weeks if you work in a factory (GOV.UK).

How long is paternity leave in the UK?

Up to 2 weeks, taken together or as separate weeks. It cannot start before the birth and must end within 52 weeks of it (GOV.UK).

Is maternity leave paid in the US?

The federal FMLA gives eligible workers up to 12 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for the birth of a child (U.S. Department of Labor). Many states and employers offer paid leave on top: check your state’s rules and your employer.

How long is maternity leave in India?

Up to 26 weeks, of which up to 8 weeks can be before the expected delivery (PIB). To qualify, you must have worked for the employer for at least 80 days in the 12 months before the expected delivery. Check the details with your employer or ESIC.

How long are maternity and parental benefits in Canada?

EI maternity benefits last up to 15 weeks. Parents then share up to 40 weeks of standard parental benefits (35 at most for one parent), or up to 69 weeks of extended benefits (61 at most for one parent) (Government of Canada). In Quebec, these benefits come from QPIP instead.

How long is Parental Leave Pay in Australia?

For a child born from 1 July 2026, the family can get up to 130 days (26 weeks) of Parental Leave Pay, and some of these days are kept for the partner (Services Australia). The calculator shows the days for your due date.

Does leave count from the due date or the birth?

Leave before the birth is planned from the due date. Leave after the birth usually counts from the real birth date, so check your dates again when your baby arrives.

Read the full guide: Leave calculator

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