How much paid maternity leave you're entitled to in Kuwait and what it's worth — per Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, Article 24.
Figures in KWD.
| Service | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Total paid maternity leave | 70 days at full (100%) pay |
| Timing | Within the period surrounding childbirth |
| Further unpaid childcare leave | Up to 4 months, on request — counts toward service/gratuity |
| Nursing breaks after return | 2 hours/day, paid, for up to 2 years |
| Job protection | Termination during maternity leave or due to pregnancy is unlawful |
| Who pays | Employer, in full |
Daily wage estimated as monthly wage ÷ 26, consistent with Kuwait's standard end-of-service wage-basis convention. We could not independently verify a specific before/after-delivery day split, so we show the total only. Source: Kuwait Labour Law No. 6/2010 (Art. 24).
70 days at full pay, under Article 24 of Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, taken around the time of childbirth.
No — the 70-day maternity leave is separate from and doesn't reduce your other leave entitlements, such as annual leave.
Yes — at your request, your employer may grant a further unpaid leave of up to 4 months for childcare. That unpaid time still counts toward your length of service and eventual gratuity.
Yes — a 2-hour paid nursing break each day, for up to 2 years after you return from maternity leave.