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UAE sick leave calculator 2026

Work out how a sick leave is paid under the UAE Labour Law: full pay, half pay or unpaid, depending on how many sick days you have already used this year.

Reviewed by the Sumtrail editorial team. Rules last checked 9 October 2026. Official sources: MOHRE and UAE Legislation. How we check our numbers

UAE sick leave calculator

Split a sick leave into full pay, half pay and unpaid days, and see the sick pay.

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UAE sick leave rules

Sick days in a year of servicePay
Days 1 to 15Full pay
Days 16 to 45Half pay
Days 46 to 90Unpaid

These rules come from Article 31 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. They apply after probation, and the days can be taken together or separately during the year.

Worked example

An employee on AED 8,000 total salary has used 10 sick days this year and is now off for 20 more. The first 5 days are at full pay (up to day 15) and the next 15 at half pay. Daily pay is AED 266.67, so sick pay is 5 × 266.67 + 15 × 133.33 = AED 3,333.33.

What sick leave does not cover

Sick leave is not paid when the illness comes from the employee's own misconduct, such as alcohol or drug use, or from breaking safety rules. Work injuries and occupational illness follow separate rules.

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Common questions

How many sick days do I get in the UAE?

Up to 90 days for each year of service after probation: the first 15 days at full pay, the next 30 days at half pay and the remaining 45 days unpaid.

Do I get paid sick leave during probation?

No. There is no paid sick leave during probation. Your employer may approve unpaid sick leave if you provide a medical report.

How soon must I tell my employer?

Within 3 days of falling sick, with a medical report from a recognised health provider.

Is sick pay based on basic or total salary?

The law says “full pay” and “half pay” without naming basic salary, and practice differs. Many contracts use the full wage. The calculator shows both so you can check against your contract.

Can I be dismissed while on sick leave?

Your employer may not give you notice or dismiss you while you are on sick leave. If you use all 90 days and still cannot return, the employer may end the contract, and your end of service benefits remain due.

Does the 90 days reset every year?

Yes. The entitlement applies to each year of service, counted from your joining date, not the calendar year.

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