Saudi Annual Leave Encashment Calculator
حاسبة مقابل رصيد الإجازات السنوية المستحقة (المادتان 109 و111)
Calculate statutory annual leave entitlement and financial cash encashment for accumulated unused leave days under Articles 109 and 111 of the Saudi Labor Law. Whether performing routine annual leave reconciliation or computing final dues upon contract termination, this calculator delivers an exact, Qiwa-compliant valuation of your leave balance in microseconds.
Under Article 109, employees are legally entitled to 21 calendar days of paid leave annually for the first five years of service, escalating to 30 calendar days upon completing five continuous years. Leave encashment under Article 111 is evaluated on the worker's full actual wage (basic salary plus housing allowance and guaranteed fixed allowances) using the statutory 30-day monthly divisor.
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Leave Encashment Settlement Summary
Saudi Labor Law Annual Leave Encashment Benchmark Matrix
Comparative reference illustrating daily wage rates and the cash value of 10, 21, and 30 unused leave days across monthly actual salary brackets (using the statutory 30-day calendar divisor).
| Actual Monthly Wage | Daily Rate (Wage ÷ 30) | Monthly Accrual (<5 Yrs: 21d) | Monthly Accrual (≥5 Yrs: 30d) | Encashment: 10 Days | Encashment: 21 Days | Encashment: 30 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAR 4,000 | SAR 133.33 | 1.75 days | 2.50 days | SAR 1,333.33 | SAR 2,800.00 | SAR 4,000.00 |
| SAR 6,000 | SAR 200.00 | 1.75 days | 2.50 days | SAR 2,000.00 | SAR 4,200.00 | SAR 6,000.00 |
| SAR 9,000 | SAR 300.00 | 1.75 days | 2.50 days | SAR 3,000.00 | SAR 6,300.00 | SAR 9,000.00 |
| SAR 12,000 | SAR 400.00 | 1.75 days | 2.50 days | SAR 4,000.00 | SAR 8,400.00 | SAR 12,000.00 |
| SAR 15,000 | SAR 500.00 | 1.75 days | 2.50 days | SAR 5,000.00 | SAR 10,500.00 | SAR 15,000.00 |
| SAR 20,000 | SAR 666.67 | 1.75 days | 2.50 days | SAR 6,666.67 | SAR 14,000.00 | SAR 20,000.00 |
| SAR 30,000 | SAR 1,000.00 | 1.75 days | 2.50 days | SAR 10,000.00 | SAR 21,000.00 | SAR 30,000.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Saudi Annual Leave Encashment (أسئلة شائعة)
What is the statutory annual leave entitlement under Saudi Labor Law?
Under Article 109 of the Saudi Labor Law, an employee is entitled to a minimum of 21 calendar days of paid annual leave for each of the first five years of service. After completing five consecutive years of service with the same employer, the annual entitlement increases to not less than 30 calendar days.
How is the daily wage calculated for annual leave encashment?
Under MHRSD guidelines and Article 2 of the Saudi Labor Law, leave encashment is calculated based on the employee's last drawn 'Actual Wage' (basic salary plus housing allowance and guaranteed fixed allowances) divided by 30 days.
Can an employee cash out unused annual leave while still working?
Under Article 110, annual leave is designed for worker recuperation. An employee cannot waive their right to leave during active employment. However, if mutually agreed in writing, companies can encash days beyond the statutory minimum, and upon contract termination, all accumulated unused days must be encashed under Article 111.
What is the monthly leave accrual rate under Saudi Labor Law?
For employees entitled to 21 days annually, leave accrues at 1.75 days per completed calendar month (21 / 12). For employees entitled to 30 days annually, leave accrues at 2.50 days per completed calendar month (30 / 12).
Can an employer force an employee to forfeit unused annual leave?
No. Under Article 111, upon termination of the employment relationship, the worker is legally entitled to cash compensation for all earned, unused leave days up to the date of departure, regardless of whether the termination was by employer dismissal or employee resignation.
📊 Saudi Statutory Comparative Breakdown Matrix (جدول المستحقات النظامية)
| Statutory Article / Obligation | Calculated Value |
|---|---|
| Primary Settlement / Net Amount | 0.00 SAR |