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UAE Annual Leave Rules 2026: Accrual, Carry-Forward and Encashment Explained

A complete guide to UAE annual leave under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021: how the 30-day entitlement accrues, carry-forward limits, encashment on and off employment, and how it differs from sick and maternity leave.

Private sector employees earn 30 calendar days of paid annual leave after one year of service, with 2 days per month accrued between 6 months and 1 year. This guide covers carry-forward limits (max 15 days), encashment rules during employment vs at end of service, the salary basis used for each, and a worked payroll example.

Read the full guide: https://yalahdubai.com/uae-annual-leave-rules-2026/

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