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All paid leave in the UAE private sector
LeaveLength · Pay
Maternity leave60 days: 45 at full pay, 15 at half pay
Parental leave (mother or father)5 working days: 5 at full pay
Sick leave (per year)90 days: 15 at full pay, 30 at half pay, 45 unpaid
Annual leave30 days: 30 at full pay
Bereavement: spouse5 days: 5 at full pay
Bereavement: parent, child, sibling, grandparent or grandchild3 days: 3 at full pay
Study leave (per year)10 working days: 10 at full pay
Questions people ask
Can maternity leave be extended?
Yes. Mothers can usually take extra unpaid leave in some cases, such as illness after the birth or a baby who needs special care, with medical reports.
Are public holidays counted in my leave?
Leave is counted in calendar days, so weekends and public holidays inside the leave usually count.
Is sick leave paid during probation?
No. Sick leave during probation is unpaid, though you can take it with a medical report.
For annual leave days you have earned and your leave salary, use the annual leave and leave salary calculator.
Official sources
- UAE Government portal: types of leave in the private sector
- MOHRE: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
A guide under Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021 for private sector employees; your contract can give more. Last checked: November 2026.