What happens if a statutory holiday occurs during maternity leave?

If an employee takes leave in increments of less than a full week, statutory holidays generally do not count against FMLA entitlement unless the business is open and the employee would otherwise be expected to work.

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2026-11-14

12 Weeks Leave (84 Calendar Days) starting 2026-08-22.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Under US FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act), eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave per 12-month period, which equals 60 working days for full-time employees.

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