UAE Leave Salary Calculator 2026
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Calculate your annual leave pay based on Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 29. Covers 30-day standard entitlement, days taken, allowances & air ticket.
Leave Salary Calculator
Article 29 — Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 · Includes air ticket & allowances
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UAE law grants 30 days/year after completing 1 year of service.
Basic salary only — exclude housing, transport, and all allowances.
Only include if your contract explicitly states allowances form part of leave pay.
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Based on UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 29. Results are estimates. Verify with your contract and HR department.
What Is UAE Leave Salary (Annual Leave Pay)?
Leave salary — also called annual leave pay — is the full pay an employee receives during their annual leave period. Under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, every private-sector employee is legally entitled to paid annual leave once they complete at least six months of continuous service with the same employer. In Arabic, annual leave is known as إجازة سنوية.
UAE law is explicit on what “pay” means during annual leave: it is your normal salary, not a reduced or partial amount. If you leave the company before using your full leave balance, your employer is legally required to pay out all unused leave days as a cash settlement in your final payment. This entitlement cannot be waived by contract or employer policy.
Who Is Entitled to Annual Leave in UAE?
6 Months Minimum Service
Leave begins accruing at 2 days per month once you complete 6 months with the same employer.
30 Days After 1 Full Year
After completing one full year of service, 30 calendar days of annual leave are due in full.
Private Sector Employees
Must be employed in the UAE private sector under MOHRE jurisdiction. Government employees follow separate rules.
Not on Probation
Annual leave does not accrue during the probation period. The clock starts after probation is completed.
How Leave Salary Is Calculated in the UAE
Calculate Your Daily Salary Rate
UAE leave salary uses your daily rate as the base. Only include allowances (housing, transport) if your employment contract explicitly states they form part of your leave pay. Most contracts base leave pay on basic salary only.
Daily Rate = Basic Monthly Salary ÷ 30
Apply Your Leave Entitlement
Standard UAE entitlement is 30 calendar days per completed year of service. Some contracts offer more — if yours does, use the custom days option in the calculator above.
Leave Salary = Daily Rate × Leave Days Entitled
Subtract Days Already Taken
If you have already used some of your annual leave, the remaining balance is what gets paid out. Days already taken are deducted from the total entitlement first.
Remaining Days = Total Entitlement − Days Already Taken
Leave Pay = Remaining Days × Daily Rate
Add Air Ticket Allowance (If Applicable)
Many UAE employment contracts include an annual air ticket allowance as part of the leave benefit. If yours does, this amount is added directly to your leave salary total. It is a contractual benefit — not a legal requirement — so check your offer letter carefully.
Total Leave Pay = Leave Salary + Air Ticket Value
Worked Example — Full Calculation
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AED 10,000 basic salary · 30 days entitlement · 10 days taken · Air ticket included
UAE Leave Accrual by Service Duration
Leave accrues differently depending on how long you have worked. Use this table to understand what you are entitled to at each stage:
| Service Duration | Accrual Rate | Total Days Accrued |
|---|---|---|
| 0–6 months (probation) | None | 0 days |
| 6–12 months | 2 days per completed month | Up to 12 days |
| 1 full year completed | Full entitlement applies | 30 days |
| Each additional month | 2.5 days per completed month | 30 + (2.5 × extra months) |
| Partial year example (14 months) | 30 days + 2 extra months | 35 days total |
Annual Leave Rules You Must Know
Leave Salary Must Be Paid Before You Go
Employers must pay your leave salary before the leave period starts — not after you return. Failure to do so violates Article 29 and can be reported to MOHRE at 800-60 or via the MOHRE app. Financial penalties apply to non-compliant employers.
Unused Leave Cannot Be Forfeited
Unused annual leave days must always be paid in cash on exit. Any contract clause attempting to forfeit unused leave is unenforceable under UAE law. The full accrued balance is payable regardless of your resignation or termination status.
Public Holidays Count as Leave Days
UAE annual leave is measured in calendar days. Weekends and public holidays falling within your leave period count as leave days unless your contract specifically states they are excluded. This is a common point of dispute — check your contract carefully.
Carryover Requires Written Agreement
Employers and employees can agree to carry over unused leave to the next year by written agreement. If no agreement exists, unused leave must be paid out — it cannot simply be cancelled or rolled forward without consent.
Employer Cannot Force Leave During Notice Period
Employers may ask employees to take annual leave during the notice period if there is mutual agreement. However, the employer cannot force this without the employee’s written consent. Any such forced leave may still be claimed as a cash payment on exit.
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About This Calculator
This calculator was built by PayInsightHub to help UAE employees and HR professionals calculate annual leave pay accurately without manual errors. The formula is based on Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 29, as issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). Results are estimates for reference and planning purposes only.