# UAE maternity leave pay calculator

> Women in the UAE private sector get 60 days' maternity leave: 45 days on full pay and 15 days on half pay. It can start up to 30 days before the expected delivery. An extra 45 days of unpaid leave is available if illness related to the pregnancy or birth prevents a return to work.

Interactive calculator: https://www.countify.ae/tools/maternity-leave-calculator · Updated 2026-10-14 · Countify UAE

## Maternity pay for 60 days

45 days full pay + 15 days half pay.

| Monthly salary | Maternity pay |
| --- | --- |
| AED 6,000 | AED 10,500.00 |
| AED 12,000 | AED 21,000.00 |
| AED 25,000 | AED 43,750.00 |

Federal government employees have different (longer) entitlements.

## Other parental rights

Fathers (and mothers) get 5 working days of paid parental leave, to be taken within 6 months of the birth. Nursing mothers are entitled to one or two breaks a day totalling one hour for 6 months after returning. Dismissal because of pregnancy is prohibited.

## Legal basis

- Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 30 (https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/laws-and-regulations/laws.aspx)

## Frequently asked questions

### How long is maternity leave in the UAE private sector?

60 days: 45 on full pay and 15 on half pay.

### Is there paternity leave in the UAE?

Yes, 5 working days of paid parental leave within 6 months of the birth.