UAE leave salary calculator (2026)
Payment for your accrued, unused annual leave
Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 you earn 30 days of paid annual leave per year. When you leave, any untaken leave is paid out: divide your monthly wage by 30 to get a daily rate, then multiply by your unused leave days.
Frequently asked questions
How much annual leave am I entitled to in the UAE?
30 calendar days per year once you complete one year of service, and 2 days per month if you have between six months and a year of service.
How is leave salary calculated?
Divide your monthly wage by 30 to get your daily wage, then multiply by the number of unused leave days you are owed.
Is unused leave paid when I resign?
Yes. Any accrued annual leave you have not taken must be paid out when your employment ends, whether you resign or are terminated.
This tool estimates leave-salary pay for unused annual leave under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, using a 30-day month. Whether allowances are included can depend on your contract. Final settlement may differ. This is not legal advice.