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.
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- Days on full pay
- 45 days
- Days on half pay
- 15 days
- Maternity pay
- AED 21,000.00
- Total days off
- 60 days
Private sector: 60 days (45 full pay, 15 half pay), from the last 30 days of pregnancy. Fathers get 5 days' paid parental leave within 6 months of the birth.
Results are estimates for general information, not tailored advice.
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
We review this calculator whenever the FTA or Ministry of Finance issues a new decision or clarification.
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.
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