UAE Annual Leave Example: Tracking Accrual Over 18 Months
October 23, 2026
Tracking one employee's annual leave accrual from hire through 18 months of service, crossing both the 6-month and 1-year accrual-rate thresholds along the way.
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- Months 0-6: no annual leave accrual yet (under the 6-month threshold)
- Months 6-12: 2 days/month × 6 months = 12 days accrued
- Months 12-18: full 30-day annual rate applies, pro-rated for 6 months = 30 × (6/12) = 15 days accrued
- Total accrued by month 18: 12 + 15 = 27 days (assuming none taken yet)
Why This Matters for Planning
An employee who hasn't taken any leave across this period would have 27 accrued days by the 18-month mark — tracking accrual this way, rather than assuming a flat 30-days-per-year from day one, gives an accurate running total at any point in the first two years.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much leave accrues in the first 6 months of UAE employment?
None under the standard entitlement — accrual starts at the 6-month mark.
How much accrues between 6 and 12 months?
12 days (2 days/month × 6 months).
What's the total accrued leave by 18 months, assuming none taken?
27 days, combining 12 days from the 6-12 month band and 15 days from the pro-rated post-1-year period.
Does this example account for any leave taken during the period?
No — this tracks gross accrual only; any leave taken during the period would be subtracted from the running total.