New Childcare Leave Rules Singapore 2026: Entitlements, Age Eligibility, and Employer Claims
The Singapore government plans to overhaul the country’s childcare leave scheme. The changes were announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the National Day Rally 2026, which means parents will have a common set of childcare schemes, instead of the current Childcare Leave and Extended Childcare Leave schemes. The new system makes entitlements clearer and more meaningful, while offering more …

