Maternity leave calculator Tanzania
Enter the first day of your leave to see when it ends.
Maternity and paternity leave are paid under the Employment and Labour Relations Act.
How it's calculated
- Maternity leave is at least 84 days of paid leave, or 100 days if you have more than one baby at the same birth.
- Paternity leave is at least 3 days of paid leave, taken within seven days of the birth.
- The calculator counts calendar days from the first day of leave.
An example
Maternity leave that starts on 1 November 2026 ends on 23 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
When must I tell my employer?
At least three months before the expected date of birth, with a medical certificate.
When can I start maternity leave?
From four weeks before the expected date of birth, or earlier if a doctor says it is needed.
What if the baby dies in its first year?
You are entitled to another 84 days of paid maternity leave within the leave cycle.
Key terms
- Leave cycle
- For maternity leave, a period of 36 months with the same employer.
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