Macau Statutory Update: Maternity Leave & Employer Maternity Pay Subsidy Scheme
Effective 28 July 2026, Macau has introduced changes to statutory maternity leave and the government reimbursement scheme.
What’s Changing?
Maternity Leave
Leave Duration: Statutory paid maternity leave for employees has been increased to 90 days (up from 70 days).
Leave Flexibility: Female employees must take 60 days immediately after delivery. The remaining 30 days can be taken flexibly either before or after delivery.
Eligibility: All female workers (both local Macao residents and Non-Resident Workers / Blue Card holders) who have completed at least 1 year of continuous service with the same employer at the time of delivery are entitled to statutory paid leave.
Reimbursement Amount (for Employer)
Transition Period (2026): Eligible employers can claim up to 34 days of basic wage reimbursement (combining the existing 14-day temporary subsidy with the new 20-day increase) for births through December 31, 2026.
Permanent Scheme (From 01/01/2027 onwards): The government subsidy will standardise to 20 days of basic wage reimbursement permanently.
Local Residents Only: Reimbursement applies only to Macau resident workers (local residents). Employers must pay the full 90 days for non-resident workers (Blue Cards) without government assistance.
Upfront Payment: Employers must pay the employee their full statutory maternity pay upfront and then submit a claim for reimbursement to the government (DSAL).
Excluded Employers: Publicly funded entities, gaming/junket operators, educational institutions (schools/universities), and large companies with more than 100 employees are not eligible for the government reimbursement scheme.
Useful Links
Labour Department: https://bo.dsaj.gov.mo/bo/i/2026/30/lei09_cn.asp
Macau SAR Government News: https://www.gov.mo/zh-hant/news/1255540/
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