Statutory Leave Rights Tool
UAE Annual Leave Calculator (2026)
Calculate your accumulated paid leave days, pro-rata vacation accrual, and statutory cash leave encashment value upon resignation or termination under Article 29 of UAE Labour Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.
UAE Annual Leave Calculator
Accrual entitlement (30 days/yr) and leave cash encashment value
Total Earned Leave
60.0 Days
Remaining Unused Leave
45.0 Days
Estimated Cash Buyout
AED 18000.00
Annual Leave Rules Under UAE Labour Law
Full-time private sector employees in the UAE are legally guaranteed paid annual vacation. Governed by Article 29 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, leave rights are structured around continuous service milestones.
Leave Accrual Schedule
| Service Milestone | Statutory Paid Leave Accrual | Legal Condition |
|---|---|---|
| First 6 Months (Probation) | 0 Days (discretionary) | No statutory entitlement; discretionary unpaid leave with employer approval. |
| Months 6 to 12 of Year 1 | 2 Calendar Days per month | Accrues on the completion of each full working month. |
| After 1 Full Year Completed | 30 Calendar Days per year | Full statutory entitlement renewed each completed year of service. |
Leave Encashment Formula (End of Service)
When an employee leaves an establishment, all accrued but untaken leave days must be monetized and paid out as part of the final settlement under Article 29(9):
Leave Encashment Payout (AED) = (Monthly Basic Salary ÷ 30) × Remaining Unused Leave Days
MOHRE Official DirectivePublic holidays falling within the period of annual leave are treated as part of the 30 calendar days count, unless the employment contract or company handbook explicitly provides more generous working-day terms.