End of service calculator UAE: estimate under the law
An estimate of the end-of-service award under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. 21 days of basic wage a year for five years, then 30 days, after one year of service and capped at two years’ wage (Article 51).
An estimate of the end-of-service award under Decree-Law 33 of 2021. 21 days of basic wage a year for five years, then 30 days, after one year of service and capped at two years’ wage (Article 51). Enter the service dates, the wage and why it ended. Checked against the official text. Results are estimates, not legal advice.
55,054.79 AED
- Service (years)
- 7.01
- Full award
- 55,054.79 AED
- Share payable
- Full
- Payable
- 55,054.79 AED
Rule checked against the official text on 20 October 2026.
The rule used here
Article 51: for a foreign full-time worker after one year of continuous service: 21 days’ wage for each of the first five years and 30 days for each year after, on the last basic wage, with part-years pro rata and a total of no more than two years’ wage. Unpaid absence does not count. The law sets no reduction for resignation.
What the calculator assumes
- Daily wage = basic monthly wage ÷ 30 (Article 67: a month is 30 days).
- UAE nationals are covered by the pensions and social security system, not this formula. Open-ended contracts made under Law 8 of 1980 may be calculated under that law (Article 68).
Official sources
- Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (UAE Legislation portal)
- Executive Regulation, Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
Last checked: 20 October 2026.
How to use the calculator
- 1Enter the service and the wage
The dates and the wage as in the contract, and why the employment ended where asked.
- 2Read the result and its breakdown
The breakdown shows the full award and the share due, or the hourly wage and the multiplier.
- 3Check the rule and its source
The section below names the article, its text, the official source and what the calculator assumes.
Frequently asked questions
How is the end-of-service award calculated in UAE?
Article 51: for a foreign full-time worker after one year of continuous service: 21 days’ wage for each of the first five years and 30 days for each year after, on the last basic wage, with part-years pro rata and a total of no more than two years’ wage. Unpaid absence does not count. The law sets no reduction for resignation.
What does the calculator assume?
Daily wage = basic monthly wage ÷ 30 (Article 67: a month is 30 days). UAE nationals are covered by the pensions and social security system, not this formula. Open-ended contracts made under Law 8 of 1980 may be calculated under that law (Article 68).
Is the result legally binding?
No. It estimates the general rule in the law. The contract, the work regulation and special cases can change the result, so check with a specialist before paying.
This is general information to help you understand the topic. It is not legal advice. Rules and rates change: always check the official text on the relevant authority’s platform and consult a qualified adviser before acting.
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