Calculate Your Gratuity
This is an estimate. Consult MOHRE or a legal professional for exact amounts.
Unlimited Contract - Resignation
- Less than 1 year: No gratuity
- 1 to 3 years: 1/3 of 21 days per year
- 3 to 5 years: 2/3 of 21 days per year
- 5+ years: Full 21 days per year
Unlimited Contract - Termination
- Less than 1 year: No gratuity
- 1 to 5 years: 21 days per year
- 5+ years: 30 days per year (above 5)
- Maximum: 2 years total salary
Limited Contract
- Less than 1 year: No gratuity
- First 5 years: 21 days per year
- Beyond 5 years: 30 days per year
- Maximum: 2 years total salary
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UAE Gratuity (End of Service Benefit)?
UAE Gratuity is a mandatory payment employers must make to employees upon end of employment. It requires at least 1 year of service and is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.
Who is eligible for UAE Gratuity?
All private sector employees in the UAE who have completed at least 1 year of continuous service. The employer must pay gratuity regardless of whether the employee resigned or was terminated.
Is gratuity calculated on basic salary or total salary?
Gratuity is calculated on the basic salary only, excluding allowances such as housing, transport, and other benefits, unless the employment contract states otherwise.
What is the maximum gratuity in UAE?
The maximum gratuity an employee can receive is equivalent to 2 years of basic salary, regardless of how many years they have served.
Does gratuity apply to free zone employees?
Generally yes. However, some free zones like DIFC and ADGM have their own employment laws and EOSB schemes that may differ from the mainland UAE Labour Law.