UAE annual leave salary calculator
UAE employees get 30 days' paid annual leave a year after one year of service, and 2 days a month after 6 months in their first year. During leave they are paid basic salary plus housing allowance: (basic + housing) ÷ 30 × leave days, paid before the leave starts.
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- Annual leave entitlement
- 30 days
- Daily leave rate (basic + housing ÷ 30)
- AED 400.00
- Leave salary
- AED 12,000.00
Leave salary is paid before the leave starts. Unused leave paid out on leaving is calculated on basic salary only.
Results are estimates for general information, not tailored advice.
Leave salary for 30 days
Basic salary plus housing allowance.
| Basic + housing | Daily leave rate (basic + housing ÷ 30) | Leave salary |
|---|---|---|
| AED 4,000 + 1,500 | AED 183.33 | AED 5,499.90 |
| AED 9,000 + 3,000 | AED 400.00 | AED 12,000.00 |
| AED 20,000 + 8,000 | AED 933.33 | AED 27,999.90 |
Other allowances (transport, phone) are not part of leave pay unless the contract says so.
Leave entitlement
Annual leave under the 2021 labour law:
- Less than 6 months' service: no paid annual leave yet
- 6 to 12 months: 2 days for each month of service
- After one year: 30 days a year
- Part-time workers: in proportion to hours worked
Carrying leave forward
Employers can let employees carry forward up to half of their annual leave to the next year, by agreement. Leave not taken by the end of employment is paid out on basic salary; see the final settlement calculator.
Legal basis
We review this calculator whenever the FTA or Ministry of Finance issues a new decision or clarification.
Frequently asked questions
Is annual leave paid on basic salary in the UAE?
During leave, employees receive basic salary plus housing allowance. Leave paid out at the end of employment is on basic salary.
How many days of annual leave do UAE employees get?
30 calendar days a year after one year of service.
Payroll and WPS services
We run monthly WPS payroll, track leave and gratuity, and prepare final settlements correctly, so HR questions do not become labour complaints.