Leave Calculator
Calculate annual leave balance, accrued leave, sick leave, maternity, paternity, and Hajj leave for all GCC countries.
Annual Leave in GCC Countries
All GCC countries provide minimum annual leave entitlements under their respective Labour Laws. UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman grant 30 calendar days per year after 12 months of service. Saudi Arabia and Qatar grant 21 days for employees with under 5 years of service, increasing to 30 days for 5+ years. Leave accrues monthly (approx. 2.5 days/month for a 30-day entitlement) and must be taken or paid out. Our calculator handles pro-rata accrual for partial years automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many annual leave days in UAE?
UAE Labour Law entitles employees to 30 calendar days of annual leave per year after completing 12 months of service. In the first year, leave accrues pro-rata at 2.5 days per month.
How is leave calculated in Bahrain?
Bahrain Labour Law (Law 36/2012) provides 30 calendar days annual leave after 12 months of service. Unused leave can be carried forward or paid out based on the employment agreement.
Can I get paid for unused leave?
Yes. In most GCC countries, unused annual leave is paid out upon termination or resignation. The payout is calculated at the daily rate: monthly salary ÷ 30 × remaining leave days.
How much sick leave are employees entitled to in Saudi Arabia?
Under Saudi Labour Law, employees are entitled to sick leave of up to 30 days at full pay, 60 days at 75% pay, and a further 30 days unpaid per year, provided a medical certificate is submitted within the first 24 hours.
How many days maternity leave in UAE?
UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33/2021) provides 60 calendar days of maternity leave — 45 days at full pay and 15 days at half pay. An additional 45 days of unpaid leave can be taken for illness related to pregnancy or childbirth.
What is Hajj leave in GCC countries?
Muslim employees are entitled to unpaid Hajj leave once during their employment. UAE grants 30 days, Saudi Arabia up to 21 days, Bahrain up to 14 days, Qatar up to 15 days, Kuwait up to 21 days, and Oman up to 15 days. Hajj leave is in addition to annual leave and is granted only once per employment.