Maternity leave calculator Rwanda
Working mothers in Rwanda get 14 weeks of maternity leave on full salary. Enter the day your leave starts to see when it ends and when you go back.
How it's calculated
- Maternity leave lasts 14 weeks. Your employer pays your full salary throughout.
- The employer can claim the final 8 weeks back from the RSSB Maternity Leave Benefit Scheme.
- If there are complications from the delivery, an extra month of fully paid leave may be granted.
An example
Leave that starts on 2 November 2026 ends on 7 February 2027, and you are back at work on 8 February.
Frequently asked questions
Who pays my salary during maternity leave?
Your employer pays all of it. For the last 8 weeks the employer is reimbursed by RSSB, which is funded by the maternity contribution of employees and employers.
Can I be dismissed during maternity leave?
No. The employer cannot give notice of dismissal that falls within maternity leave.
Do I get breastfeeding breaks after I return?
Yes. For 12 months after you return you are entitled to a paid breastfeeding break of one hour a day.
Key terms
- RSSB
- Rwanda Social Security Board, which runs the Maternity Leave Benefit Scheme.
- Reimbursement
- RSSB paying back to the employer the salary of the final weeks of leave.
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