UAE Notice Period Calculator
Calculate your last working day from your UAE resignation date. Based on Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. Enter your resignation date and notice period — get the exact end date.
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Based on UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.
As specified in your employment contract.
Your last working day
Enter your resignation date to calculate.
- Minimum 30 days for most employees
- Maximum 90 days by contract
- Employer must pay full salary even on garden leave
- Probation notice: 14 days
UAE notice period questions answered
Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, the minimum notice period is 30 days for most employees. Contracts can specify up to 90 days. Neither party can waive the notice period without mutual agreement.
Your employer can ask you to leave immediately (garden leave) but must still pay you your salary for the full notice period. Paying in lieu of notice is allowed only by mutual agreement.
If you leave without serving the notice period, your employer may deduct an equivalent amount from your final settlement. They may also mark your employment record accordingly with MOHRE.
No. During probation, the notice period is 14 days for the employee and 1 month if the employer terminates. The standard 30-day notice applies only after probation ends.
Mostly yes — UAE Federal Labour Law applies to most free zones except DIFC and ADGM, which have their own employment regulations.
UAE law allows notice periods of up to 3 months (90 days) for senior roles. The exact period is determined by the employment contract, provided it is at least the 30-day minimum.
Yes, you can use accrued annual leave during notice if your employer agrees. However, the employer may also require you to work through the notice period.
Garden leave means your employer releases you from attending work but continues to pay your salary during the notice period. You remain an employee during this time and cannot join a competitor if a non-compete clause applies.
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