Sri Lanka Leave Encashment Calculator
Compute statutory monetary cash commutation for unutilized annual leave upon resignation, retirement, or termination under Sri Lanka's Shop & Office Employees Act.
Salary & Accrued Leave
Contractual base salary drawn at time of cessation
Determines the daily wage rate: Remuneration ÷ Divisor
Unused annual leave from previous calendar year (max 14)
For calculating proportionate current year leave
Encashment Payout Breakdown
Payable in full on final settlement slip
Statutory Leave Entitlements in Sri Lanka
Under the Shop and Office Employees Act, full-time employees are entitled to three distinct categories of paid leave:
| Leave Category | Statutory Entitlement | Encashable on Exit? | Carry Forward Rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual (Earned) Leave | 14 days per calendar year | YES (Mandatory by Law) | Carried forward to following year or encashed |
| Casual Leave | 7 days per calendar year | NO (Lapses) | Lapses automatically on December 31st |
| Full Moon Poya / Mercantile | 8-9 Mercantile days + 12 Poya days | Compensatory day off if worked | Must be granted within relevant calendar year |
Annual Leave in the First Year of Service
- Completed service starting between January 1 & March 31: 14 days in next year.
- Completed service starting between April 1 & June 30: 10 days in next year.
- Completed service starting between July 1 & September 30: 7 days in next year.
- Completed service starting between October 1 & December 31: 4 days in next year.
📊 Sri Lankan Statutory Comparative Matrix (IRD, CBSL & Legal Breakdown)
| Statutory Heading / Obligation | Calculated Amount |
|---|---|
| Primary Settlement / Net Amount | LKR 0.00 |
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Principal Financial Systems Architect & Sri Lankan Statutory Compliance Specialist
Lead software and systems architect specializing in high-performance browser computing, algorithmic validation, financial models, and zero-telemetry client-side privacy architecture.