UAE Leave Encashment Calculator
Calculate your unused annual leave payout instantly using the standard UAE method: Basic Salary ÷ 30 × Unused Leave Days. Clean layout, instant breakdown, and full supporting guide.
Employee Details
Enter only the inputs that affect leave encashment payout.
Estimated Payout
Instant result with supporting breakdown.
How to Use the Leave Encashment Calculator
Simple steps with no unnecessary fields.
1. Enter Basic Salary
Use only the monthly basic salary stated in your contract. Do not include housing, transport, or other allowances.
2. Add Unused Leave Days
Enter your accrued but untaken annual leave days. You can include fractions such as 22.5.
3. Review the Breakdown
Get your daily wage, total unused leave days, and estimated leave encashment payout in AED instantly.
ExcelGuru vs Other Tools
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| Feature | ExcelGuru | MOHRE | Bayt / GulfTalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client-side feel / privacy-first experience | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ Not clear |
| Basic salary focused | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ Often mixed content |
| Fractional leave days | ✅ Yes | ❌ Limited | ❌ Usually no |
| Premium UX and instant breakdown | ✅ Strong | ❌ Basic | ❌ Content-heavy |
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The Complete Guide to Leave Encashment in UAE (2026 Edition)
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If you are working in the United Arab Emirates, understanding your entitlement to leave encashment is important when resigning, being terminated, or reviewing your final settlement. A UAE leave encashment calculator helps estimate the value of unused annual leave based on the correct salary component and the number of outstanding leave days.
What is leave encashment in UAE?
Leave encashment refers to the amount paid to an employee for annual leave that has accrued but has not been taken. In standard UAE practice, this amount is usually calculated using the employee’s basic monthly salary, not the full gross salary package.
How is leave encashment calculated?
The common formula is: Leave Encashment = (Basic Monthly Salary ÷ 30) × Unused Leave Days. This means the first step is to determine the daily wage by dividing the basic salary by 30. That daily amount is then multiplied by the total unused annual leave days.
Why basic salary matters
One of the most common mistakes employees make is using total salary instead of basic salary. In most cases, housing allowance, transport allowance, and similar benefits are not part of the leave encashment basis. That is why a calculator designed specifically for UAE leave encashment should clearly separate basic salary from total monthly pay.
Does resignation affect leave encashment?
In normal practice, unused annual leave remains payable whether the employee resigns or is terminated, subject to the employment contract, applicable labour framework, and company records. Employees should always check their final settlement sheet carefully.
Why use ExcelGuru’s calculator?
- Fast estimate with no unnecessary complexity
- Supports fractional leave days like 22.5
- Shows daily wage, unused days, and final amount
- Built for a clearer UAE-specific user experience
- Useful for resignation planning and settlement verification
Important reminder
This calculator is meant to provide an estimate. Actual settlement can vary depending on company policy, contract terms, leave records, and applicable labour interpretation. For legal certainty, employees should verify with their HR department or the appropriate official authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about unused annual leave payout in UAE.