UAE Annual Leave Calculator
Work out how many annual leave days you have earned, how many are left, and what they are worth.
Annual leave entitlement in the UAE
Under Article 29 of UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (Labour Law), full-time employees are entitled to paid annual leave of:
- 30 calendar days for each year of service after completing one year.
- 2 days per month if service is more than 6 months but less than one year.
- Leave for the part of the final year when employment ends.
Unpaid absence is not counted as service. The employer sets the leave dates according to work needs, and leave can be carried over or paid out only within the limits of the law and company policy.
Based on UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (Labour Law) for mainland private sector employees. Free zones with their own employment rules (such as DIFC and ADGM), government employees and domestic workers may have different rules. This is an estimate, not legal advice; your employment contract and MOHRE are the final authority. Last reviewed 18 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days of annual leave do I get in the UAE?
Full-time private sector employees get 30 calendar days of paid annual leave per year after completing one year of service.
Do I get leave before completing one year?
Yes. After 6 months of service you earn 2 days of leave for each month until you complete your first year.
Are weekends included in annual leave?
UAE annual leave is counted in calendar days, so weekends and days off within your leave period are normally included.