Maternity leave calculator Mauritius

Every female worker gets 16 weeks of maternity leave on full pay when she shows a medical certificate.

Enter the expected date of birth and how many weeks you want to take before it. You get the first and last day of leave and the date you return.

How it's calculated

The leave lasts 16 weeks. At least 8 weeks of it has to be taken right after the birth.
For twins, triplets or more, or a premature baby, there are 2 weeks more.
After 12 months with the same employer you are also paid a maternity allowance of Rs 3,000 within 7 days of the birth.

An example

With a birth expected on 1 December 2026 and 2 weeks taken before, the leave runs from 17 November 2026 to 8 March 2027.

Frequently asked questions

How long is paternity leave?

4 weeks in a row with pay, for a father with 12 months of continuous employment. It starts within 2 weeks of the birth or of the mother leaving hospital.

What if the baby is stillborn?

The mother is still entitled to 16 weeks of leave on full pay, with a medical certificate.

Can I breastfeed at work?

Yes. A worker nursing her unweaned child is entitled to breaks every day for that purpose, at a time that suits her and the child.

Does adoption give leave?

Yes. After 12 months with the employer, a worker who adopts a child under 12 months old gets 16 weeks on full pay.