Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Bengaluru Allows Menstrual Leave for Women Employees
The government of Karnataka in India has decided to give women employees a special kind of leave.
This leave is for when women are having their menstrual cycle.
They can take one day off every month, which adds up to 12 days a year.
This leave is paid, meaning they will still get their salary for those days.
The goal is to help women feel better and work more effectively.
This new rule will start on November 12, 2025.
Women employees in Karnataka can take one day of paid menstrual leave per month.
This amounts to a total of 12 paid leave days annually.
The leave is intended to enhance the efficiency and morale of women employees.
The provision is specified in a Government Order dated November 12, 2025.
The leave is applicable to women working in various departments of the state.
- Who
- Women employees in various departments of the state of Karnataka
- What
- Introduction of menstrual leave
- When
- Effective from November 12, 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To enhance efficiency, performance, and morale of women employees
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Leave Duration
- 1 day per month
- Annual Leave
- 12 days
- Leave Type
- Paid
- Effective Date
- November 12, 2025
