UAE Gratuity Calculator — Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 Article 51

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Gratuity Calculator UAE

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End-of-Service Benefit (Gratuity) Estimate

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Service period	Years	Days/year	Gratuity days	Amount

Calculation methodology

Machine-readable summary of UAE mainland end-of-service gratuity calculation under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 Article 51.

Jurisdiction: UAE Mainland (private sector)
Employment regime: Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021
Legal basis: Article 51
Methodology version: 3.3Last reviewed: 2026-08-26
Inputs:
  - Last due monthly basic wage (AED)
  - Employment start date
  - Employment end date
  - Unpaid absence days (optional; excluded from service)

Method:
  1. Daily basic wage = monthly basic wage ÷ 30
  2. Continuous service = calendar period from start to end, minus unpaid absence days
  3. First five years of service: 21 days of basic wage per year (pro-rata)
  4. Service after five years: 30 days of basic wage per year (pro-rata)
  5. Calculated gratuity = (days earned) × (daily basic wage)
  6. Statutory maximum = 24 × monthly basic wage (two years’ wage)
  7. Final payable = minimum of calculated gratuity and statutory maximum

Display rule:
  - Internal calculation uses full floating-point precision
  - AED amounts shown to users are rounded to the nearest dirham

Exclusions:
  - Housing, transport and other allowances are not part of basic wage
  - Unpaid absence is not counted toward continuous service
  - Free-zone or contract-specific rules may differ; verify with HR / MoHRE

Estimate only. Confirm with HR or MoHRE. Methodology version 3.3. Last reviewed 2026-08-26.

How UAE Gratuity is Calculated

For eligible UAE mainland private-sector employees, gratuity is calculated on the last drawn basic wage. The statutory rate is 21 days' wage for each of the first five years of continuous service, and 30 days' wage for each year after that — with partial years pro-rated and unpaid absence excluded. Total gratuity cannot exceed two years' basic wage, regardless of length of service.

Legal basis: Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 51 · Source: MoHRE · Last reviewed 2026-08-26 · Methodology version 3.3

How UAE Gratuity is Calculated (2026)

Simple, transparent and based on the current UAE Labour Law

1

Basic Salary Only

Gratuity is calculated on your last drawn monthly basic salary. Allowances are excluded.

2

21 Days for First 5 Years

You earn 21 days of basic salary for each of the first five years of continuous service.

3

30 Days After 5 Years

From the 6th year onwards you earn 30 days of basic salary per year. Partial years are pro-rated.

4

2-Year Cap

Total gratuity cannot exceed two years of your basic salary, no matter how long you served.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is gratuity calculated in the UAE in 2026?+

Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (Article 51), employees who complete at least one year of continuous service are entitled to: 21 days of basic salary for each of the first five years, then 30 days of basic salary for each additional year. Daily wage = Basic Salary ÷ 30. Partial years are pro-rated. The total is capped at two years' basic salary. Unpaid leave days are excluded.

Is gratuity based on basic salary or total package?+

Gratuity is calculated only on basic salary. Housing allowance, transport allowance, and all other allowances or benefits in kind are excluded. Always use the basic salary stated in your MOHRE contract.

Do I still get full gratuity if I resign?+

Yes. Since 2 February 2022 the old resignation reductions (1/3 or 2/3) were abolished. If you have completed at least one year of continuous service, you receive the full statutory gratuity whether you resign or are terminated (except in cases of gross misconduct under Article 44).

What is the maximum gratuity I can receive?+

The total end-of-service gratuity cannot exceed the equivalent of two years of basic salary (Article 51/53). Even if you work 20 or 30 years, the statutory cap remains two years' basic wage.

Does unpaid leave reduce my gratuity?+

Yes. Article 51 explicitly states that periods of absence without pay are not counted as part of the continuous service period. Enter the total unpaid leave days in the calculator so they are correctly deducted.

When must the employer pay the gratuity?+

Under UAE Labour Law the employer must settle all end-of-service entitlements, including gratuity, within 14 days from the date the employment relationship ends. Delays can attract penalties via MoHRE.

Can the employer deduct money from my gratuity?+

Yes, the employer may lawfully deduct any amounts the employee owes (outstanding loans, salary advances, notice-period shortfall, damage to company property, etc.) provided the deductions are documented and in accordance with the law.

How many working days are used to calculate the daily wage?+

The daily wage for gratuity purposes is always Basic Salary ÷ 30 — a fixed 30-day month set by UAE Labour Law, regardless of how many actual working days, weekends or public holidays fall in that particular month. This is different from a payroll "working days" calculation, which counts actual attendance days for salary deductions.

Is this a general UAE salary calculator?+

No — this tool calculates end-of-service gratuity specifically under Article 51. A gross-to-net salary calculator, income tax (UAE has none for individuals), and working-days-based payroll deductions all use different formulas. The one number the two share is your monthly basic salary — enter the same basic salary from your contract here to see your gratuity entitlement.

Important Disclaimer
This calculator provides an estimate based on Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (Article 51). Actual entitlement may vary based on your employment contract, unpaid absences, lawful deductions by the employer, or specific free-zone regulations. Always verify with your HR department or the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

About This Gratuity Calculator UAE

Built by UAE Labour News to give every employee in the United Arab Emirates a fast, accurate and transparent way to know their end-of-service entitlement. The calculation strictly follows Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and is updated for 2026. No registration, no data collection — your numbers stay on your device.

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