Maternity leave in Luxembourg lasts a total of 16 weeks, divided into two parts:
- Prenatal leave: 8 weeks before the expected due date
- Postnatal leave: 12 weeks after the date of delivery
If the baby is born prematurely, any unused prenatal leave can be added to the postnatal leave, extending it up to a maximum of 20 weeks. However, if the birth occurs after the due date, the postnatal leave cannot be shortened
. To qualify for maternity leave, the employee must have paid social security contributions for at least 6 months in the last 12 months before the leave starts
. During maternity leave, the employee receives benefits based on her salary, paid by the National Health Fund (CNS), and her job seniority is maintained. Breastfeeding mothers are also entitled to breaks when they return to work
. In summary, maternity leave in Luxembourg is typically 16 weeks (8 weeks before and 12 weeks after birth), extendable to 20 weeks in special cases like premature birth.
