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Unpaid Infant Care Leave

Find out if you are eligible for up to 12 days of Unpaid Infant Care Leave per year to care for your Singapore Citizen child under two years old.

Last updated on 21 October 2026
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If your child is less than two years old, you could qualify for 12 days of Unpaid Infant Care Leave* per year until your child turns two, in addition to your Government-Paid Childcare Leave entitlement.

You are eligible for Unpaid Infant Care Leave if you meet all the following criteria:

  1. Your child is below two years old.

  2. Your child is a Singapore Citizen.

  3. You have served your employer for a continuous period of at least three months.

For more details, please refer to the Government-Paid Leave website (opens in new tab).

*If your child is under two years old on or after 1 January 2024, you could qualify for 12 days of UICL per year, in your child's first two years.