Working on Your UAE Off-Day: The +50% Rule
October 23, 2026
Per Article 17, work performed on an employee's scheduled off-day (rest day) is compensated at a +50% premium on the normal hourly wage — the same premium percentage as night-hours overtime, but triggered by a different condition (which day it is, not what time it is).
Skip the math and get your answer instantly:
Open the UAE Overtime Pay Calculator →Worked Example
Hourly wage: AED 40. An employee works 6 hours on their scheduled off-day.
- Off-day rate: 40 × 1.5 = AED 60 per hour
- For 6 hours: 6 × 60 = AED 360
Off-Day Overtime Combined With Night Hours
If off-day work also falls within the 10pm-4am night window, both conditions point to the same +50% premium rather than stacking into a higher combined rate — the premium doesn't double just because two separate triggers (off-day and night hours) both apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the premium for working on a UAE off-day?
+50% on the normal hourly wage, per Article 17.
What's the pay for 6 off-day hours at AED 40/hour?
AED 360 (6 hours × AED 60 per hour).
Do off-day and night-hours premiums stack if both apply?
No — both point to the same +50% premium rather than combining into a higher rate.
Is off-day work treated the same as regular overtime?
It carries a higher premium (+50% vs. the standard +25%), reflecting that it falls on a scheduled rest day rather than an extended regular workday.