Maternity Leave Calculator
Calculate your maternity leave dates — when leave starts, your return to work date, and the income gap from unpaid leave weeks.
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Maternity Leave Calculator
Free online calculator
FMLA provides 12 weeks unpaid. Check employer policy.
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For income gap calculation
How to Use This Calculator
- 1
Enter due date and leave duration.
- 2
Set weeks before due date to start.
- 3
Optionally enter pay to see income gap.
Leave Date Calculation
Leave Start = Due Date − Weeks Before × 7 Leave End = Leave Start + Total Weeks × 7 Return Date = Leave End + 1 day Income Gap = Weekly Pay × Unpaid Weeks
Example Calculation
Example: Due June 1, 12-week leave, 2 weeks before
Inputs
dueDate: 2025-06-01leaveWeeks: 12weeksBeforeDue: 2
Result
Leave May 18 → Aug 10 | Return Aug 11
Start 2 weeks before due date. 12 weeks total.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FMLA and do I qualify?
The Family and Medical Leave Act provides 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for eligible employees. To qualify: work for a covered employer (50+ employees), have worked 12 months, and worked 1,250 hours in the past year.
Is maternity leave paid in the US?
The US has no federal paid parental leave law. Some states (CA, NY, NJ, WA, MA, CT, OR, CO, DE, MD) have paid family leave programs. Many employers offer additional paid leave. Check your state law and employer handbook.