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UAE Government Employee Gratuity

For non-national staff of federal government entities. Emirate-level governments have their own HR laws.

Employee category
AED

Basic salary only – no housing or transport allowance.

More options

Days without pay are not counted as service.

Estimated entitlement
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§ End-of-service provisions (effective 2 February 2022)

Estimate only, based on the law as reviewed on 2026-10-11. Not legal advice – confirm with your employer or Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).

Rate
21 days/year (first 5 years), 30 days/year after
Minimum service
1 year
Salary used
Basic salary
Law
End-of-service provisions (effective 2 February 2022)

How it’s calculated
  1. Daily wage = last basic monthly salary ÷ 30.
  2. Years 1–5: 21 days per year; every later year: 30 days.
  3. Part years in proportion after the first full year.

Worked examples

6 years · AED 15,000 a month AED 67,500.00

Legal reference

Legislation: Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2021 on the General Labour Regulations (unifying federal government and private sector)

Provisions: End-of-service provisions (effective 2 February 2022)

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Last reviewed:

Good to know
  • Since 2 February 2022, Decree-Law 47/2021 aligns federal-government end-of-service benefits for non-nationals with the private-sector formula.
  • Service before February 2022 may have been calculated under the earlier federal HR rules (one month per year for the first five years, then 1.5 months). Ask your HR department how they treat earlier years.
  • Local governments (e.g. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah) apply their own HR laws, so the result may differ.
  • UAE nationals receive a pension through GPSSA instead of a gratuity.

Questions

Is the federal government gratuity the same as the private sector?

For non-nationals, yes since 2 February 2022: 21 days of basic salary for each of the first five years and 30 days for each year after.

I work for the Dubai Government. Does this apply?

Not necessarily. Emirate-level governments have their own HR laws. Check with your entity’s HR department.

Read the full guide: How to Calculate Gratuity in the UAE: Step-by-Step Guide →

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This calculator gives an estimate based on our reading of the published law. It is not legal advice and is not affiliated with any government. Final amounts depend on your contract and records. Read the full disclaimer