UAE LABOUR LAW · FEDERAL DECREE-LAW 33/2021

UAE Gratuity Calculator

Calculate your end-of-service benefits (EOSB) in seconds — accurate to the latest UAE Labour Law, based on your basic salary.

Updated for 2026 Decree-Law 33/2021 Free forever
Your gratuity
Estimated gratuity
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Breakdown
First 5 years — 21 days / yearAED 0.00
Beyond 5 years — 30 days / yearAED 0.00
Formula used:

This is an estimate based on UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. For binding figures consult MOHRE or your employer.

The complete guide

Understand your gratuity

How it works

A field-by-field walkthrough and the exact formula with a worked example.

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Eligibility

Who qualifies, the one-year rule, part-timers, nationals and forfeiture.

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The law

Federal Decree-Law 33/2021 explained, and what changed from the 1980 law.

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FAQ

Clear answers to the questions employees ask most about their gratuity.

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How it works

Your gratuity in three steps

1

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Basic salary plus your joining and last working dates.

2

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Eligibility

Who qualifies for gratuity?

Full-time expat employees after one continuous year of service.
Resignation and termination are treated equally under the 2021 law.
Part-time workers, pro-rated by their contracted hours.
UAE & GCC nationals (they receive a pension instead).
Anyone with less than one continuous year of service.

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The law

Federal Decree-Law 33 / 2021

  • Based on basic salary only — allowances excluded.
  • 21 days of basic wage per year for the first 5 years.
  • 30 days of basic wage for each year beyond 5 years.
  • Total capped at 2 years’ overall pay.
  • The old resignation reduction (1980 law) has been abolished.
Avoid these

Common gratuity mistakes

Using gross salary

Gratuity uses the basic salary, never the gross total.

Ignoring unpaid leave

Unpaid leave days are deducted from the service period.

Applying old resignation cuts

The old 1/3 and 2/3 reductions no longer apply.

Read the full law and what changed →

FAQ

Questions employees ask

How is UAE gratuity calculated?
On your last basic salary: 21 days per year for the first 5 years and 30 days for each additional year, prorated for partial years, capped at two years of pay.
Is gratuity based on basic or gross salary?
On the basic salary only. Housing, transport and other allowances are excluded.
Does resigning reduce my gratuity?
No. Decree-Law 33/2021 abolished the old resignation reduction. With at least one continuous year of service, resignation and termination are treated the same.
Do DIFC and ADGM employees get gratuity?
DIFC operates the DEWS savings scheme instead of a traditional gratuity, so figures can differ from this estimate.

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