LABOUR LAW ARTICLES 30 & 32

Maternity & Parental Leave Pay Calculator

Work out your 60-day maternity pay, or the 5-day parental leave pay either parent is entitled to.

Total maternity leave pay (60 days)
Parental leave pay (5 working days, full pay)
Available to either parent, private sector, to be taken within 6 months of the child's birth. Working days only — your normal weekend off-days don't count against the 5 days.

Based on Articles 30 and 32 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. Maternity leave applies from day one of employment with no minimum service requirement; parental leave is separate and additional, available to either parent. This is a general calculation, not legal advice for a specific dispute — confirm anything contentious with MOHRE or a legal professional.

UAE maternity & parental leave at a glance

EntitlementDetail
Maternity leave60 calendar days — 45 full pay + 15 half pay
Medical extensionUp to 45 additional unpaid days (medical certificate required)
Child born with disability/serious condition+30 days fully paid, plus optional +30 days unpaid
Parental leave (either parent)5 working days, fully paid, within 6 months of birth
Nursing breaksUp to 2 breaks/day, max 1 hour total, fully paid, for 6 months

Need to work out end-of-service pay or notice separately? See the Gratuity & Settlement Calculator or the Notice Period Calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days of maternity leave am I entitled to in the UAE?

60 calendar days total, under Article 30 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021: the first 45 days at full pay, and the remaining 15 days at half pay. This applies from your first day of employment — there's no minimum service requirement.

Do fathers get paid leave in the UAE?

Yes — Article 32 gives either parent (mother or father) 5 working days of fully paid parental leave, to be taken within 6 months of the child's birth. This is separate from and in addition to the mother's 60-day maternity leave.

Can maternity leave be extended?

Yes, in two situations: if a medical condition from the pregnancy or birth prevents you from returning to work, you can take up to 45 additional unpaid days with a medical certificate. If the child is born with a disability or serious health condition, you get an extra 30 days fully paid, plus an optional further 30 days unpaid.

Can my employer make me return to work before the 60 days end?

No. An employer cannot require early return — it can only happen at the employee's own voluntary, written request.

What are nursing breaks and how long do they last?

After returning to work, a mother is entitled to up to 2 paid nursing breaks per day, totalling no more than 1 hour, for 6 months from the date of return.

Is this calculator legal advice?

No. It applies the statutory day counts and pay tiers to the salary you enter. Specific situations — government sector rules, DIFC/ADGM employment, or medical complications — can differ, so confirm anything contentious with MOHRE or a legal professional.

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