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Saudi leave salary calculator

What your unused annual leave is worth on exit — paid on your full wage.

SAR
Your wage at termination — basic plus regular allowances.
You accrue 21 days a year, rising to 30 after five years.
Enter your wage and unused leave days to see your encashment.

How leave encashment works (Articles 109 & 111)

You accrue 21 days of paid annual leave a year, rising to 30 days a year once you pass five continuous years with the employer. Any leave you don't take is paid out when you leave — Article 111 makes unused-leave encashment a mandatory part of every final settlement.

Unlike the UAE, Saudi encashment uses your full wage at termination, not basic only. Your daily rate is the monthly wage divided by 30, multiplied by your unused days. So on SAR 12,000 with 20 unused days: SAR 400 a day × 20 = SAR 8,000.

This sits alongside your end-of-service award in the settlement.

Based on Saudi Labor Law (Royal Decree M/51), Articles 109 & 111 — last verified 14 June 2026.

Questions people ask

How much annual leave do I get in Saudi Arabia?

21 days a year, rising to 30 days a year once you've completed five continuous years with the employer (Article 109).

Is leave encashment on basic or full wage?

On your wage at termination — in Saudi Arabia that's the broader figure including regular allowances, not basic only (Article 111). Your daily rate is that monthly wage divided by 30.

Can I be paid for leave I didn't take?

Yes. Unused annual leave must be paid out when you leave (Article 111). You can't cash it in while still employed, but on exit it's part of your final settlement.

These figures are estimates for information only — not legal or financial advice. Your final settlement depends on your contract and employer policy, so confirm binding amounts with the relevant ministry or a qualified professional. Full disclaimer →