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- 1 Everything you need to know about vacations in the Saudi labor system: Your guide to protecting your rights
- 2 Types of vacations in the Saudi Labor Law: Annual and official
- 3 Vacation system for personal events: Marriage, death and maternity
- 4 Annual leave carryover rules and financial compensation
- 5 Conclusion: Key points about vacations in the Saudi labor law
Everything you need to know about vacations in the Saudi labor system: Your guide to protecting your rights
Confused about how many annual leave days you're entitled to? Many employees in Saudi Arabia struggle to understand the intricacies of the labor law. In this article, we provide a comprehensive and up-to-date 2026 guide to Saudi Labor Law Vacations.
[Checklist: Is your vacation balance in compliance with the current labor law?]- Have you completed a full year in your current job?
- Did you get a minimum of 21 days of annual leave?
- Did you know that your vacation increases to 30 days after 5 consecutive years?
- Was your vacation pay paid in advance before it started?
Types of vacations in the Saudi Labor Law: Annual and official
Annual leave in the private sector: When are you entitled to 30 days?
An employee is entitled to a minimum of 21 days per year, which automatically increases to 30 days Once the employee has completed Five years in a row with the same employer.
How to calculate annual vacation pay paid in advance according to Article 109
states Article 109 that an employee should be paid Advance payment for accrued vacation time before he did it. The wage is calculated based on the last actual salary.
Vacation system for personal events: Marriage, death and maternity
Employee rights to marriage and paternity leave for a newborn
An employee is entitled to a vacation period of 5 days of full pay upon marriage. The employee is also entitled to a father 3-day paid paternity leave.
Maternity and maternity leave: Length of leave for working women
Working women deserve 10-week maternity leave with full pay. They can be distributed so that they start a maximum of 4 weeks before the likely date of delivery.
[Comparison: Difference between maternity leave and iddat leave for Muslim and non-Muslim women]
| Type of vacation | Beneficiary | Duration | Remuneration |
| Maternity leave | All workers | 10 weeks | Full pay |
| Holiday vacation | Muslim (death of the spouse) | 4 months and 10 days | Full pay |
| Spousal Death Leave | Non-Muslims | 15 days | Full pay |
Sick and Compulsory Leave Laws at the Labor Office
Graduated pay scale for sick leave: How is 120 days calculated?
Sick leave during one year is as follows:
- First 30 days: Full pay.
- The next 60 days: Half pay.
- The last 30 days: Unpaid.
Annual leave carryover rules and financial compensation
Formula for calculating financial compensation for unused vacation time
Upon termination of employment, the employee is entitled to monetary compensation for their remaining vacation balance. The formula is: (Monthly Salary ÷ 30) x Number of remaining vacation days.
Conclusion: Key points about vacations in the Saudi labor law
- Annual vacation increases to 30 days After 5 years of continuous service.
- Vacation pay in advance According to Article 109.
- Sick leave follows a (full) progression. halfand then without pay).
- A woman's maternity leave is 10 weeks Paid.
Thank you for reading this guide. We hope this updated information has helped you understand your rights.
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