Bahrain Overtime Calculator
Calculate overtime pay in Kingdom of Bahrain according to Bahrain Labour Law for the Private Sector (Law No. 36 of 2012). Features official hourly rate divisors, 1.25x day and 1.5x night shift multipliers, Ramadan schedules, and printable slips.
| Overtime Type | Legal Basis | Multiplier | Hourly Rate | Hours | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Day Overtime Regular workday overtime hours | 125% hourly wage (25% premium) | 1.25x | 3.13 BHD | 10 hrs | 31.25 BHD |
| Night Shift Overtime 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 150% hourly wage (50% premium) | 1.5x | 3.75 BHD | 0 hrs | 0.00 BHD |
| Weekend / Rest Day Overtime Friday (or agreed weekly rest day) | 150% hourly wage | 1.5x | 3.75 BHD | 0 hrs | 0.00 BHD |
| Public Holiday Overtime Official national & religious holidays | 250% hourly wage | 2.5x | 6.25 BHD | 0 hrs | 0.00 BHD |
| Total Monthly Overtime Compensation | 10 hrs | 31.25 BHD | |||
Bahrain Overtime Laws & Compensation Guide
In Kingdom of Bahrain, employee overtime entitlements are strictly regulated under Bahrain Labour Law for the Private Sector (Law No. 36 of 2012). Under Articles 51, 53, 54 & 57, any hours worked beyond standard contracted hours must be compensated with a statutory premium.
Hourly Rate Divisor: In Bahrain, the basic hourly rate is determined by dividing monthly basic pay by 30 days, and then by 8 regular daily hours.
Night Shift Window: Shifts extending between 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM receive an elevated multiplier of 1.5x to account for unsocial working hours.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bahrain Overtime
What is the night overtime window in Bahrain Labour Law?
Under Article 54 of Bahrain Labour Law No. 36 of 2012, night overtime is defined between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM and must be compensated with a minimum 50% premium (1.50x).
How is weekly rest day overtime compensated in Bahrain?
Under Article 57, an employee working on their weekly rest day is entitled to 1.50x pay PLUS a compensatory day of rest within the following week, or 2.50x wage.