# UAE sick leave pay calculator

> After probation, UAE private sector employees can take up to 90 days of sick leave a year: the first 15 days on full pay, the next 30 days on half pay and the remaining 45 days unpaid. A medical report must be provided within 3 days. Sick leave during probation is unpaid.

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

## Sick pay on a AED 9,000 salary

Total days of sick leave in the year.

| Sick days | Days on full pay | Days on half pay | Pay for the sick days |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10 | 10 days | 0 days | AED 3,000.00 |
| 25 | 15 days | 10 days | AED 6,000.00 |
| 45 | 15 days | 30 days | AED 9,000.00 |
| 90 | 15 days | 30 days | AED 9,000.00 |

The tiers reset each year of service.

## Rules employers should know

Sick leave can be continuous or broken up. It is not paid if the illness results from the employee's misconduct, such as alcohol or drug use. An employer may end employment once all 90 days are used, but end-of-service benefits remain due.

## Legal basis

- Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 31 (https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/laws-and-regulations/laws.aspx)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many paid sick days do UAE employees get?

15 days on full pay and 30 days on half pay each year, after probation.

### Is sick leave paid during probation?

No. Sick leave during probation is unpaid, with a medical report.