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A Guide on Statutory leaves in the
United Arab Emirates
The leaves granted to employees working in the UAE under the labor law are as
follows:
 Annual leave
 Sick leave
 Maternity leave
 Study Leave
 Bereavement Leave
 Parental Leave
 Sabbatical Leave
 Official national holidays
Annual Leave policy in the UAE
Article 29 of the new UAE Labor law states the following regarding Annual leave
policy;
“The employee must be granted an annual leave during each year of service
which may not be less than:
1. Two days per month in respect of any employee with more than six months and
less than one year of service.
2. Thirty days per annum in respect of any employee whose period of service
exceeds one year.”
Employees working in UAE are entitled to an annual leave of 30 days for every year
of service.
Frequently asked questions
1. Is annual leave in the UAE based on calendar days?
Annual leave is calculated based on calendar days and includes any public
holidays and weekends that fall within or any day taken due to illness if they
fall within this period.
2. Can the employer determine when the employee’s leave will be taken?
Employers are entitled to determine when an employee can take their leaves.
3. How are UAE national/public holidays that fall within an employee’s annual leave treated?
Any holidays stipulated by law or by mutual agreement, that fall within an
annual leave are treated as being part of the leave thereof.
4. Can an employee claim compensation for unutilized leaves at termination of
contract?
An employee leaving his employment, whether via termination or
resignation is entitled for compensation through payroll of any
outstanding leaves and it shall be calculated against the basic salary. In
the case of employees whose service period is less than one year, the
entitlement for compensation for unutilized leave days is calculated at
an accrual of two days per month.
See below sample calculation of leave balance at final settlement
Get Free Consultation
A Guide on Statutory leaves in the
United Arab Emirates
HLB HAMT
Level 18, City Tower-2,
Sheikh Zayed Road
PO Box 32665
Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 4 327 7775
E-mail: dubai@hlbhamt.com
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A Guide on Statutory leaves in the United Arab Emirates.pdf

  • 1. A Guide on Statutory leaves in the United Arab Emirates The leaves granted to employees working in the UAE under the labor law are as follows:  Annual leave  Sick leave  Maternity leave  Study Leave  Bereavement Leave  Parental Leave  Sabbatical Leave  Official national holidays Annual Leave policy in the UAE Article 29 of the new UAE Labor law states the following regarding Annual leave policy; “The employee must be granted an annual leave during each year of service which may not be less than: 1. Two days per month in respect of any employee with more than six months and less than one year of service. 2. Thirty days per annum in respect of any employee whose period of service exceeds one year.” Employees working in UAE are entitled to an annual leave of 30 days for every year of service. Frequently asked questions
  • 2. 1. Is annual leave in the UAE based on calendar days? Annual leave is calculated based on calendar days and includes any public holidays and weekends that fall within or any day taken due to illness if they fall within this period. 2. Can the employer determine when the employee’s leave will be taken? Employers are entitled to determine when an employee can take their leaves. 3. How are UAE national/public holidays that fall within an employee’s annual leave treated? Any holidays stipulated by law or by mutual agreement, that fall within an annual leave are treated as being part of the leave thereof. 4. Can an employee claim compensation for unutilized leaves at termination of contract? An employee leaving his employment, whether via termination or resignation is entitled for compensation through payroll of any outstanding leaves and it shall be calculated against the basic salary. In the case of employees whose service period is less than one year, the entitlement for compensation for unutilized leave days is calculated at an accrual of two days per month. See below sample calculation of leave balance at final settlement Get Free Consultation
  • 3. A Guide on Statutory leaves in the United Arab Emirates HLB HAMT Level 18, City Tower-2, Sheikh Zayed Road PO Box 32665 Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Tel: +971 4 327 7775 E-mail: dubai@hlbhamt.com www.hlbhamt.com