UAE Annual Leave Entitlement Calculator
Calculate your annual leave (vacation) entitlement based on UAE Labor Law. The number of leave days you're entitled to increases after 5 years of service.
Enter Employment Dates
Usually today's date or end of year
UAE Annual Leave Rules
- First 5 years: 2 days of leave per month = 24 days per year
- After 5 years: 2.5 days of leave per month = 30 days per year
- Minimum employment: Leave entitlement starts after completing 6 months (pro-rated)
- Maximum accumulation: Generally limited to 2 years of leave
Important Points:
- Annual leave includes Fridays (or designated rest day)
- Official public holidays are not counted as annual leave
- Unused leave can be carried forward (subject to company policy and maximum limits)
- Upon termination, unused leave must be paid out in cash
- Leave days are calculated based on basic salary
Public Holidays in UAE (Not Counted as Annual Leave):
- New Year's Day
- Eid Al Fitr (3-4 days)
- Arafat Day & Eid Al Adha (3-4 days)
- Islamic New Year
- Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
- UAE National Day (December 2-3)
Leave Salary Calculation:
When leave is paid out in cash (upon termination or encashment), it's calculated as:
(Basic Salary ÷ 30) × Number of Leave Days