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UAE Maternity, Paternity & Sick Leave Calculator

Official entitlement engine for statutory maternity leave, paid paternity leave, nursing breaks, and annual sick leave under Articles 30, 31, & 32.

Overview of UAE Statutory Leave Provisions

Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) enforces strict statutory leave entitlements for private sector workers. These rights apply equally across mainland enterprises and free zone commercial jurisdictions.

Employees on sick leave or maternity leave remain fully protected against unlawful termination. Taking statutory leave does not affect your accrued Article 51 End-of-Service Gratuity Entitlements or ILOE Insurance Coverage.

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Statutory Leave Summary

Maternity Leave:60 Days (45 Full + 15 Half)
Paternity Leave:5 Working Days (Paid)
Annual Sick Leave:90 Days (15 Full + 30 Half)
Nursing Break:1 Hour / Day for 6 Months

Interlinked UAE Compliance Portals

📄 Probation & Resignation Rules →🧮 End-of-Service Gratuity Calculator →🏥 DHA Health Insurance Rules →

Frequently Asked Questions (Statutory Leaves)

Under Article 30 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, female private sector employees in the UAE receive 60 calendar days of maternity leave: 45 days at full pay and 15 days at half pay.

Under Article 32 of the UAE Labor Law, working parents (fathers and mothers) are entitled to 5 working days of paid parental leave that can be taken within the first 6 months following the child's birth.

After completing probation (see our Probation Period Guide), employees are entitled to up to 90 calendar days of sick leave per year: the first 15 days at full pay, the next 30 days at half pay, and the remaining 45 days unpaid.

Yes. Female employees returning to work after maternity leave are legally entitled to one or two daily nursing breaks totaling 1 hour per day for 6 months following the date of delivery.
MoHRE VerifiedOfficial Labor Law Source

• Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MoHRE Leave Provisions): mohre.gov.ae