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UAE Leave Calculator
Instantly calculate your annual leave entitlement and encashment amount as per Article 29, Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.
Enter Your Details
All amounts in AED
Use decimals for partial years (e.g. 0.75 = 9 months)
Number of accrued but untaken leave days
Your Leave Breakdown
Leave Entitlement
Days per year
Daily Rate
AED
Per leave day
Encashment Amount
AED
For unused days
* Entitlement is based on basic salary ÷ 30 days. Consult your HR team for total remuneration-based calculations.
How UAE Annual Leave Works
Under 1 Year of Service
Employees who have not yet completed one full year accrue 2 calendar days of leave per month worked. A part-month is counted proportionally.
1 Year or More of Service
Once an employee completes one year of continuous service they are entitled to a full 30 calendar days of annual leave per year under Article 29.
UAE Labour Law Article 29
Annual leave rights are governed by Article 29, Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. Employers cannot cancel accrued leave; encashment is payable at end of service or by mutual agreement.
Encashment Formula
Daily Rate
Monthly Salary ÷ 30
Unused Days
Accrued But Not Taken
= Leave Encashment Amount (AED)
Frequently Asked Questions
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