Egypt Annual Leave & Cash Encashment Calculator
Determine legal annual leave days and calculate final cash compensation for accrued unused leave in Egypt. Computes the baseline 21 days, senior 30-day allowance (10+ years tenure or age 50+), 7-day remote/hazardous increments, and exact daily encashment values.
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Article 47 MatrixBased on 14 Unused Days × EGP 400.00 Daily Wage
Constitutional Right Notice: In landmark rulings, the Supreme Constitutional Court affirmed that unused leave cash encashment is a guaranteed constitutional property right that cannot be extinguished by contract or corporate expiry policies.
Egyptian Annual Leave Statutory Tier Schedule 2026
Official vacation schedules under Articles 47 and 48 of Egyptian Labor Law No. 12 of 2003:
| Employee Classification | Qualifying Condition | Annual Leave Days | Monthly Accrual | Remote / Hazardous (+7d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Year (Post 6 Months) | Service between 6 and 12 months | Pro-Rata of 21 Days | 1.75 Days / mo | Pro-Rata of 28 Days |
| Standard Regular Employee | 1 to 9 years of service, Age < 50 | 21 Calendar Days | 1.75 Days / mo | 28 Calendar Days |
| Senior Tenure Employee | 10+ years cumulative service | 30 Calendar Days | 2.50 Days / mo | 37 Calendar Days |
| Senior Age Worker | Employee aged 50 years or older | 30 Calendar Days | 2.50 Days / mo | 37 Calendar Days |
Comprehensive Guide to Annual Leave & Encashment in Egypt
Annual vacation rights in Egypt are regulated under Articles 47 through 55 of Labor Law No. 12 of 2003. The statute enforces strict protections to ensure rest and recuperation, while guaranteeing full monetary reimbursement for accrued leave upon separation.
1. Statutory Tier Transitions
The law provides structured step-ups in vacation allowances based on longevity and age:
- Standard Allocation (21 Days): Applicable to employees who have completed at least one full year of service. Employees in their first year become eligible for proportional leave after six consecutive months.
- Longevity / Senior Allocation (30 Days): Automatically granted once a worker has completed 10 years of service (aggregated across previous employers) OR when the employee attains 50 years of age, regardless of years with their current employer.
- Remote & Hazardous Supplement (+7 Days): Granted to personnel stationed in designated desert, offshore, border, or industrial hazard zones, elevating annual balances to 28 or 37 days.
2. Cash Encashment Valuation Standard
Under Article 48, when an employment contract is terminated—whether by dismissal, resignation, or mutual agreement—the employer is legally bound to pay the cash equivalent of all unconsumed annual leave days. In accordance with Supreme Court jurisprudence, the daily rate is derived by dividing the comprehensive monthly wage by 30, ensuring allowances and basic salary are fully accounted for.
📊 Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) & Social Insurance (NOSI) Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (EGP) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | 0.00 EGP |
Frequently Asked Questions (Egypt Annual Leave)
How many annual leave days are workers entitled to in Egypt under Article 47?
Under Article 47 of Labor Law No. 12 of 2003, workers are entitled to: 21 calendar days per year after completing one full year of service (pro-rata for the first year after 6 months); and 30 calendar days per year if the worker has completed 10 years of service with one or more employers, or has reached 50 years of age.
Which workers qualify for 7 additional days of annual leave in Egypt?
Under Article 47, annual leave is increased by 7 calendar days (reaching 28 or 37 days total) for workers employed in hard, dangerous, or health-hazardous jobs, or in remote desert and border locations designated by ministerial decrees.
How is terminal unused annual leave encashment calculated in Egypt?
Under Article 48 of Law 12/2003 and Supreme Constitutional Court jurisprudence, an employee whose service terminates is entitled to cash compensation for their entire accumulated unused annual leave balance, calculated as: [Unused Days × (Last Drawn Monthly Comprehensive Wage / 30)].
Can an Egyptian employer force an employee to forfeit unused annual leave?
No. The Supreme Constitutional Court ruled that unexhausted annual leave cannot be arbitrarily forfeited, and the employer is legally obligated to settle the cash equivalent upon termination of the employment contract unless the employee explicitly refused in writing to take scheduled leave.
Can an employee take annual leave during their first six months of employment?
Under Article 47, statutory annual leave rights accrue after the worker spends six consecutive months in service with the employer, calculated proportionally (approximately 1.75 days per month).