According to Article 2 of the Several Provisions on Family Planning Rewards and Subsidies in Shanghai, couples who give birth in compliance with legal regulations are eligible for additional leave benefits. In addition to the state-mandated maternity leave, mothers are entitled to an extra 60 days of maternity leave, while fathers receive 10 days of paternity leave.

Paternity leave must be taken consecutively during the mother's maternity leave period and will be extended if it overlaps with public holidays.

For instance, if Xiao Kai begins his paternity leave on April 1, 2025, it would normally end on April 10. However, since Qingming Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday, falls on April 4 this year, the paternity leave is extended by one day, ending on April 11.

Source: Official WeChat account of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security at "shrsjwx"