Count the annual leave days you have earned under the UAE Labour Law, and what is left.
| Service | Leave earned |
|---|---|
| Under 6 months | No statutory paid leave yet |
| 6 to 12 months | 2 days for each month |
| After 1 year | 30 days a year, with a share for part years |
You joined on 1 March 2024 and count up to 1 October 2026: 2 years and 7 months of service. You have earned 2 × 30 = 60 days, plus 7 × 2.5 = 17.5 days, so 77.5 days. If you have taken 20 days, your balance is 57.5 days, subject to any limit on carrying leave forward.
30 calendar days a year after one year of service. Between six months and one year you earn 2 days for each month.
There is no statutory paid leave until you complete six months. Many employers allow some leave earlier, so check your contract.
Annual leave is counted in calendar days under the federal Labour Law.
Only if your employer allows it, usually up to half of the yearly leave. Any balance must be paid when your job ends.
It must be paid on your basic salary. Use the leave salary calculator to work out the amount.
Pay for unused annual leave
Full, half and unpaid sick days
Gratuity, leave, notice and salary due
Probation end date and notice rules
End of service benefit, private sector
Basic, allowances, daily and hourly pay