The country is one step closer to offering longer initial parental leave to working parents. MPs approved on Friday, in general terms, a citizens' initiative bill that extends that leave to up to 180 days with pay at 100%, regardless of how it is shared between the parents. Only the ...
PSD and CDS left isolated as expansion of parental leave moves to committee stage
Friday, 23 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Parental leave (licença parental) in Portugal includes paid leave around childbirth that can be shared between parents plus a separate paternity quota, with eligibility usually tied to social‑security contributions or residency. Payments and administration go through Social Security (Segurança Social), so expat parents should check their contribution record, employment contract and register with Segurança Social to claim benefits and confirm exact leave length and pay rates.
