Gratuity rules at a glance
| Country | Rate | Salary used | Minimum service | If you resign | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | 21 days a year for 5 years, then 30 days | Basic | 1 year | No reduction | 24 months |
| Saudi Arabia | ½ month a year for 5 years, then 1 month | Last wage (basic + fixed allowances) | None | Nothing under 2 yrs, ⅓ to 5, ⅔ to 10 | None |
| Qatar | 21 days a year | Basic | 1 year | No reduction | None |
| Kuwait | 15 days (÷ 26) a year for 5 years, then 1 month | Last wage incl. regular allowances | None | Nothing under 3 yrs, ½ to 5, ⅔ to 10 | 18 months |
| Oman | 1 month a year (from 31 Jul 2023) | Basic | None | No reduction | None |
| Bahrain | ½ month a year for 3 years, then 1 month | Last wage | None stated | No reduction | None |
Gratuity in months of salary
To compare fairly, here is each country's legal minimum in months of the salary it uses, if the employer ends the contract. Multiply by your own monthly salary for an estimate.
| Country | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | 20 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | 0.70 | 2.10 | 3.50 | 8.50 | 18.50 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0.50 | 1.50 | 2.50 | 7.50 | 17.50 |
| Qatar | 0.70 | 2.10 | 3.50 | 7.00 | 14.00 |
| Kuwait | 0.58 | 1.73 | 2.88 | 7.88 | 17.88 |
| Oman | 1.00 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 10.00 | 20.00 |
| Bahrain | 0.50 | 1.50 | 3.50 | 8.50 | 18.50 |
Oman figures are for service fully after 31 July 2023. Kuwait uses a day's wage of the monthly wage ÷ 26.
If you resign (months of salary)
| Country | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | 0.70 | 2.10 | 3.50 | 8.50 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0.00 | 0.50 | 1.67 | 7.50 |
| Qatar | 0.70 | 2.10 | 3.50 | 7.00 |
| Kuwait | 0.00 | 0.87 | 1.92 | 7.88 |
| Oman | 1.00 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 10.00 |
| Bahrain | 0.50 | 1.50 | 3.50 | 8.50 |
Annual leave and notice
| Country | Annual leave | Unused leave paid on | Minimum notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | 30 days (2 a month in year one, after 6 months) | Basic | 30 to 90 days, per contract |
| Saudi Arabia | 21 days, 30 after 5 years | Wage incl. fixed allowances | 30 days (you resign), 60 days (employer) |
| Qatar | 3 weeks, 4 weeks after 5 years | Basic | 1 month (up to 2 yrs), 2 months after |
| Kuwait | 30 working days | Wage ÷ 26 | 3 months (monthly paid) |
| Oman | 30 days | Gross wage | 30 days (monthly paid) |
| Bahrain | 30 days (2.5 a month) | Wage | 30 days |
Calculators by country
- UAE gratuity calculator and UAE final settlement calculator
- Saudi end of service calculator and Saudi final settlement calculator
- Qatar gratuity calculator and Qatar final settlement calculator
- Kuwait indemnity calculator and Kuwait final settlement calculator
- Oman gratuity calculator and Oman final settlement calculator
- Bahrain gratuity calculator and Bahrain final settlement calculator
Sources
- UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021
- Saudi Labour Law, as amended with effect from February 2025
- Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, as amended by Law No. 18 of 2020
- Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6 of 2010
- Oman Labour Law, Royal Decree 53/2023
- Bahrain Labour Law No. 36 of 2012 and Resolution No. 109 of 2023