UAE Leave Salary Calculator
Updated June 2026 · Based on UAE Labour Law
Work out paid annual-leave salary or unused-leave encashment under UAE Labour Law.
Quick answer
UAE leave salary is the pay you receive while on annual leave, or the cash value of unused leave days when you leave a job. Employees earn 2 days of paid leave per month between six months and one year of service, and 30 calendar days per year after one year. Unused annual leave is encashed on the basic wage.
| Length of service | Annual-leave entitlement |
|---|---|
| Less than 6 months | No statutory entitlement |
| 6 months to 1 year | 2 days per month |
| After 1 year | 30 calendar days per year |
| Encashment basis | Basic salary |
How is UAE leave salary calculated?
Under UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021):
- Full-time employees accrue 30 calendar days of paid annual leave per year after one year of service (2 days per month between 6 and 12 months).
- Leave salary = daily wage × leave days, where daily wage = monthly salary ÷ 30.
- Paid annual leave is based on basic salary plus housing allowance where applicable; unused-leave encashment on exit is based on the basic wage.
Example
Salary of AED 9,000 with 30 days of leave: daily wage = 9,000 ÷ 30 = AED 300, so leave salary = 30 × 300 = AED 9,000.
Estimate for guidance only — entitlements may vary by contract. Source: UAE Government (u.ae) — Annual leave.
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