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- May 22, 2026From the official UAE portal
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How many days of annual leave am I entitled to under UAE labour law?
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Under the UAE Federal Decree-Law, full-time employees who have completed one year of service are entitled to 30 days of annual leave per year. Employees with six months to one year of service receive two days per month.
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