Annual leave calculator for Qatar
Every worker covered by the Labour Law gets paid annual leave once they've completed a year with the same employer.
Enter your years of service and the months worked this year to see the leave you've earned and what it's worth.
How it's calculated
- Leave is at least 3 weeks a year with less than 5 years of service, and 4 weeks from then on.
- It starts after 1 year of continuous service. After that, part of a year gives leave in proportion.
- Leave pay is based on your basic salary. The law doesn't say how to turn it into a weekly amount, so choose the method in your contract.
An example
With 3 years of service and a basic salary of QAR 7,000, you're owed 3 weeks a year. With the ÷ 30 × 7 method, that's QAR 4,900.
Frequently asked questions
Who decides when I take my leave?
The employer sets the dates according to the needs of the work. With your agreement it can split the leave, but into no more than two periods.
Can I carry leave over to next year?
Yes, up to half of it, if you ask in writing and the employer agrees.
What happens to unused leave when I leave the job?
You can't give up your annual leave. If the contract ends before you take it, the employer pays you for the days still due.
Are public holidays part of annual leave?
No. The Labour Law gives separate paid days off: three for Eid al-Fitr, three for Eid al-Adha, one for National Day and three more set by the employer.
Key terms
- Annual leave
- Paid time off you earn for each year of service.
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