Malta Maternity Leave 2026: 18 Weeks Entitlement Guide
Everything you need to know about maternity, paternity, and parental leave in Malta.
Maternity Leave
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 18 weeks |
| Mandatory before birth | 4 weeks minimum |
| First 14 weeks | Full salary (employer paid) |
| Weeks 15-18 | Flat-rate benefit (SSC funded) |
Paternity Leave
- Duration: 10 working days
- When: Within 6 months of birth
- Pay: Full salary (employer paid)
Parental Leave
In addition to maternity/paternity leave, parents are entitled to:
- 4 months unpaid parental leave per parent
- Can be taken until child is 8 years old
- 1 month is non-transferable between parents
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Our team specializes in Maltese tax law, social security contributions, and employment regulations. All content is reviewed against official sources from the Malta Commissioner for Revenue and the Department of Social Security.
Official Sources
- Department of Industrial and Employment Relations (DIER) - Malta
- Department of Social Security - Malta
Data verified as of 1 January 2026. Rates and thresholds are subject to change based on Malta government budget announcements.
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18 weeks is decent but still less than many EU countries. At least the first 14 weeks are fully paid. This guide helped me plan everything with my employer before my due date ❤️
omg thank you for this!! im 6 months pregnant and my employer hasnt told me anything about my entitlements. now i know exactly what to ask for
Any info on paternity leave? My wife is expecting and I know there have been changes recently but cant find clear info anywhere
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