UAE Notice Period Calculator
Calculate your legal notice period for resignation or termination under UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021).
Check your employment contract. UAE law requires minimum 30 days, maximum 90 days.
Probation period rules (2021 law):
- • You must give 14 days written notice
- • Employer must give 14 days notice to terminate
- • Probation cannot exceed 6 months
Notice Period
Last Working Day
Your Timeline
Resignation submitted
Last working day
All end-of-service benefits due within 14 days of this date
Visa grace period ends
30-day grace period to find a new job, transfer visa, or leave the UAE
What you are entitled to
- End-of-service gratuity — Calculate yours here
- Accrued annual leave pay — for unused leave days
- Any unpaid salary — including current month
- Experience letter — employer must provide one
- Visa cancellation — employer must initiate promptly
What if you leave before the notice period ends?
If you leave before completing your notice period, the employer may deduct up to the equivalent salary for the remaining notice days from your final settlement. This is sometimes called "notice period compensation."
Legal Disclaimer
RentShield provides general information about UAE labour law and is not a substitute for professional legal advice. Always check your specific employment contract for notice period terms.