How much paid maternity leave private-sector employees are entitled to in Qatar, and what it's worth — per Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Article 96.
Figures in QAR. Private sector (Labour Law 14/2004).
| Service | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Total paid maternity leave | 50 days at full (100%) pay |
| Minimum post-delivery portion | At least 35 days must fall after delivery |
| Eligibility | More than 1 year of continuous service with the employer |
| Further unpaid leave if unwell | Up to 60 days, with medical certificate |
| Job protection | Termination during maternity leave is prohibited (Art. 98) |
| Who pays | Employer, in full |
| Sector | Private sector, under Labour Law 14/2004 — a separate 2025 law gives public-sector staff 3 months |
This covers PRIVATE-sector employees. Public-sector employees are covered by a separate, more generous law (Law No. 25 of 2025 amending the Civil Human Resources Law) not calculated here. Source: Qatar Labour Law No. 14/2004 (Art. 96, Art. 98).
50 days at full pay, under Article 96 of Labour Law No. 14/2004, for private-sector employees with more than 1 year of continuous service.
You need more than 1 year of continuous service with your employer. Without that, this specific paid entitlement under Article 96 does not apply.
At least 35 of the 50 days must fall after the birth.
No — public-sector employees are covered by a separate, more generous law (a 2025 amendment to the Civil Human Resources Law giving 3 months, up to 6 for twins/disability). This calculator covers private-sector employees under Labour Law 14/2004.
No — Article 98 of the Labour Law separately prohibits termination during maternity leave.