Top 7 Countries That Provide Period Leaves To Women

By Anshika Verma12, Mar 2025 12:15 PMjagranjosh.com

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Companies like L&T recently offer menstrual leaves to women. However, these seven countries have taken a progressive step.

Zambia

Since 2015, Zambia gives one day of menstrual leave per month, which is known as ‘Mother’s Day.’

Taiwan

From 2013, Taiwan provides three days of menstrual leave per year, apart from sick leave.

South Korea

South Korea has provided women employees one day of menstrual leave per month, with penalties for denial since 2001.

Philippines

From the year 2001, Philippines grants two days of paid menstrual leave per month to its female employees across the country.

Spain

Spain became the first European country in February 2023, to offer menstrual leave with a doctor’s note.

Indonesia

Since 2003, Indonesia has offered two days of menstrual leave per month for female employees across the whole nation.

Japan

Japan has been offering menstrual leave since 1947 which is still unpaid in the country.

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