Free ยท No signup ยท Works offline
Qatar Maternity Leave Calculator
Work out your Qatar maternity leave dates and pay under Article 96 of the Labour Law: 50 days on full pay after 1 year of service, at least 35 of them after the birth.
Your leave
Your maternity leave
50 days of paid leave
Pick the first day of your leave to see your dates.
๐งญ Your rights
- After 1 full year with your employer: 50 days of maternity leave on full pay.
- At least 35 of the 50 days must be after the birth; the rest can be before.
- If you can't return because of an illness linked to the pregnancy or birth (with a medical report), you can take up to 60 more days without pay.
- After you return: 1 hour a day for nursing for 1 year.
Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Article 96. Estimate. Rules last checked: October 2026. Your contract or employer may give more. ๐ Everything stays on your device.
โ Rules last checked:
๐ Official sources: Ministry of Labour (Qatar)
We build every tool from the official rules and re-check them when they change. Always confirm with the official source before you rely on a result.
๐ ๏ธ Spotted a mistake or an out-of-date rule? Tell us
Questions people ask
How long is maternity leave in Qatar?+
50 days on full pay if you have worked for the employer for 1 year, with at least 35 days after the birth.
Can it be extended?+
Yes, by up to 60 days without pay if an illness from the pregnancy or birth stops you returning, with a medical report.