Middle East Leave Encashment Calculator
Convert unused annual leave into cash for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Egypt. Each country's statutory entitlement and currency built in — pick yours from the dropdown.
* Based on UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 29
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Pick a country, enter your salary and unused leave days, then click Calculate Encashment
Annual Leave Entitlement by Country
Statutory minimum days of paid annual leave for private-sector employees.
Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 29
Saudi Labour Law, Article 109 (21 days for first 5 years, 30 thereafter)
Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Article 79
Kuwait Labour Law, Article 70
Bahrain Labour Law, Article 58
Oman Labour Law, Article 61
Egyptian Labour Law, Article 47 (21 days, 30 after 10 years)
How Is Leave Encashment Calculated?
Daily basic salary (Monthly Basic ÷ 30) multiplied by the number of unused leave days. Identical across the Middle East; only the annual entitlement and currency change.
Works identically in UAE, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Egypt.
Standard across the Middle East after the first 6 months of service.
21 to 30 days/year depending on country and tenure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is leave encashment calculated in the Middle East?
Across the Middle East, leave encashment follows a common formula: (Basic monthly salary ÷ 30) × Unused annual leave days. Only the basic salary is used by default; allowances are excluded unless your contract says otherwise. The annual leave entitlement varies by country — see the country breakdown above.
How much annual leave am I entitled to?
UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman: 30 days/year. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt: 21 days/year (KSA rises to 30 after 5 years of service; Egypt rises to 30 after 10 years). Between 6 and 12 months of service, leave accrues at 2 days per month.
Is leave encashment based on basic or gross salary?
Statutorily, on the last basic salary across all Middle East countries. Allowances (housing, transport, food) are excluded unless your employment contract explicitly grants more.
When does the employer pay the encashment?
UAE: within 14 days of the last working day. KSA: within one week (Article 88). Qatar: within 7 days (WPS rules). Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt: generally upon final settlement immediately after the last working day.
Can I encash leave while still employed?
No. Across the Middle East, annual leave is meant to be taken for rest, not converted to cash mid-employment. Encashment is paid only at the end of the employment relationship.
Are public holidays counted in annual leave?
No, across all Middle East countries. Public holidays are separate paid time off and do not reduce your annual leave balance.
What if I leave before completing 1 year?
In UAE, KSA, Kuwait and most Middle East countries, leave accrues at 2 days per month after the first 6 months of service. Below 6 months, no encashable annual leave is accrued.
Does the calculation differ between resignation and termination?
No — leave encashment itself is identical. However, gratuity / end-of-service benefit can differ. Use our country-specific gratuity calculators for that.
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