Maternity and paternity leave calculator for The Gambia
Choose maternity or paternity leave and the first day off to see your last day of leave and the day you go back to work.
A mother is entitled to 6 months of maternity leave with pay. A father can claim paid paternity leave of 10 days, counted in working days, within six months of the birth.
How it's calculated
- Maternity leave: 6 months, counted in calendar months from the first day of leave.
- Paternity leave: 10 days, counting working days from Monday to Friday.
- Pay during maternity leave: your monthly salary for each month of leave.
An example
Maternity leave that starts on 1 November 2026 runs to 30 April 2027, and you are back at work on 1 May 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to start maternity leave?
A medical certificate from a medical officer showing the expected date of birth.
Can I be dismissed during maternity leave?
No. The Labour Act, 2023 says an employer shall not dismiss a female employee while she is absent on maternity leave.
Do I get breaks for breastfeeding when I return?
Yes. A nursing mother is entitled each working day to two breaks of thirty minutes or one break of one hour, at a time convenient to her.
Key terms
- Nursing mother
- A woman breastfeeding a child up to eighteen months after delivery.
- Working day
- Here, Monday to Friday.
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