Between 30 and 90 days. Check your contract.
Last working day
Notice period rules
- After probation, the notice period is set in your contract: at least 30 days and at most 90 days.
- Resigning during probation to join another UAE employer: 30 days notice, and the new employer compensates the old one for recruitment costs.
- Resigning during probation to leave the UAE: 14 days notice.
- Employer ending the contract during probation: 14 days notice.
- You are paid your full salary during the notice period.
- If notice is not worked, the side that ended the contract pays the other the salary for the days not worked.
Questions people ask
Does notice start on the day I hand in my letter?
Notice runs from the day after it is given. Keep a copy of your letter or email with the date on it.
Can my employer refuse my resignation?
No. You can resign by giving the notice in your contract. The employer can agree to a shorter notice period.
Do I still get gratuity?
Yes, if you have completed at least one year of service. Use our gratuity and final settlement calculator.
Official sources
A guide under Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021 for private sector employees. Last checked: November 2026.