Oman Maternity Leave 2026: 98 Days Full Pay Under the New Law
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Oman's new Labour Law — Royal Decree 53/2023 — nearly doubled paid maternity leave and removed two of the old law's biggest restrictions.
98 days, up from 50
Under Article 84, working mothers now get 98 days of leave at full (gross) wage — up from just 50 days under the repealed Royal Decree 35/2003. Up to 14 days may be taken before the expected delivery date (on medical recommendation), with the rest taken afterward.
No more cap on occurrences
The old law limited full maternity leave to 3 occasions with the same employer. The new law removed that cap entirely — you're entitled to the full 98 days every time you have a child, for as long as you work.
No more minimum service requirement
The old law's qualifying-service condition was also eliminated. There's no minimum length of service required before you qualify for paid maternity leave under the new law.
How it's funded
Employers currently pay your wages during the leave directly, while also contributing 1% of wages per month into a dedicated maternity-insurance branch of Oman's Social Protection Fund (SPF), which is progressively taking over the payment function as Oman's new social-insurance regime rolls out.
Worked example
OMR 600/month basic salary: daily wage = 600 ÷ 30 = OMR 20. Over the full 98-day leave: 98 × 20 = OMR 1,960 total, at full pay.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of paid maternity leave do I get in Oman?
98 days at full wage, under Article 84 of the new Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023) — up from 50 days under the old, repealed law.
Is there a limit on how many times I can take maternity leave in Oman?
No — the new law removed the old 3-occurrence cap. You can take the 98-day paid leave every time you have a child.
Do I need a minimum length of service to qualify for Oman maternity leave?
No — the new law removed the qualifying-service requirement that existed under the old Royal Decree 35/2003.
Who pays for maternity leave in Oman?
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.