For Contracted Personnel “Maternity Leave” good news: Duration 24 Released Next Week!
Maternity leave periods of personnel working under contract in public institutions, With the latest change, it has been brought closer to world standards..
1. Postpartum Leave Doubled
With the new decision, before “eight weeks after birth” The leave period has been increased to sixteen weeks. Thus, the total duration of maternity leave is (including before and after birth) 16 from the week 24 has been upgraded to next week.
2. Flexibility in Working Time
Convenience was also provided for personnel who wanted to work until the last moment before birth.. “Can work up to three weeks before birth” the phrase, “up to two weeks before birth” updated as. In this way, expectant mothers, If their health conditions are suitable, they can work until closer to birth., They will be able to transfer their increased periods to postpartum.
3. To Foster Families 10 Day Off
In accordance with the principle of the social state, foster families have not been forgotten.. Contracted personnel who are foster parents for one or more children, Upon request from the date of delivery of the child 10 days off will be given.
Attention Those Who Are Currently On Leave: “8 Week Extra” right!
Temporary provisions included in the regulation 30. With this article, good news was given to those who have given birth in the current situation.:
1 Nisan 2026 gave birth after the date but has not yet 24 Contracted personnel who have not completed the weekly period, will be able to benefit from this additional right.
The personnel in this situation, from the date of publication of the decision 10 If they apply to their institutions within working days, they will be given an additional eight weeks of maternity leave..
Effective Date
These principles published with the signature of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, 8 May 2026 as of date (Today) officially entered into force.
Contracted personnel are now 24 week (approximately 6 is) can take maternity leave and this right, It will be applied retroactively, including those who gave birth at the beginning of April..
