Last Verified: 1 Nov 2026 Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 29

UAE Annual Leave & Salary Calculator

Calculate your statutory UAE annual leave days and salary under Article 29. Differentiates active leave pay (gross) from exit encashment (basic wage).

Under 6 months = 0; 6-12 months = 2 days/mo; 1 yr+ = 30 days/yr.
Independent Estimate: This tool is privately developed and is not affiliated with the UAE Government, MOHRE, ICP, or DLD. Results are estimates for informational guidance and do not replace official judicial clearance.
Official Legal Framework & Verified Source

This tool enforces Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 29. Based on official UAE government sources.

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How This Calculation Works: Plain-English Legal Breakdown

Who Is NOT Covered By This Law?

Free zone entities operating independent employment systems that grant contractual leave terms superior to federal minimums.

Edge Cases Handled

Workers with less than 6 months of service have 0 statutory annual leave. Between 6 and 12 months, accrual is 2 days per month. Unused leave cash-out at exit is calculated on basic salary divided by 30.

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