How much paid maternity leave you're entitled to in Oman under the new Labour Law — up from 50 days to 98 days under Royal Decree 53/2023, Article 84.
Figures in OMR.
| Service | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Total paid maternity leave | 98 days at full/gross wage |
| Split | Up to 14 days pre-delivery, remainder post-delivery |
| Number of occurrences | No cap (the old law's 3-time limit was removed) |
| Minimum prior service | None (the old law's qualifying-service requirement was removed) |
| Who pays | Employer pays wages; also funded via a 1% Social Protection Fund maternity-insurance contribution |
This is the NEW law (effective 2023) — up from 50 days and a 3-occurrence cap under the old, repealed Royal Decree 35/2003. Source: Oman Labour Law — Royal Decree 53/2023 (Art. 84); Oman Social Protection Fund.
98 days at full wage, under Article 84 of the new Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023) — up from 50 days under the old, repealed law.
No — the new law removed the old 3-occurrence cap. You can take the 98-day paid leave every time you have a child.
No — the new law removed the qualifying-service requirement that existed under the old Royal Decree 35/2003.
Your employer pays your wages during the leave; the system is transitioning to funding through Oman's Social Protection Fund, to which employers contribute 1% of wages per month toward a dedicated maternity-insurance branch.