How annual leave pay is calculated in Bahrain
Leave is paid at the wage. Encashment is allowed for leave exceeding 15 days in a year if agreed, and all accrued leave is paid on termination.
Worked example
BHD 500 per month, 18-day balance: 500 ÷ 30 = 16.67 per day × 18 = BHD 300.
Annual leave across the GCC
| Country | Entitlement | Pay basis |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | 30 calendar days per year after one year of service (2 days per month between 6 and 12 months) | Basic (encashment) |
| Qatar | 3 weeks (21 days) per year for under 5 years' service; 4 weeks (28 days) after 5 years | Basic (encashment) |
| Saudi Arabia | 21 days per year, rising to 30 days after 5 consecutive years | Full wage |
| Oman | 30 days per year after six months' service | Full wage |
| Bahrain | 30 days per year after one year (2.5 days per month) | Full wage |
| Kuwait | 30 working days per year after nine months' service | Full wage |
Frequently asked questions
How many days of annual leave am I entitled to in Bahrain?
30 days per year after one year (2.5 days per month). Legal basis: Law 36/2012, Art. 58–60.
How is leave salary calculated in Bahrain?
Daily rate = monthly wage ÷ 30; leave pay = daily rate × leave days. Example: BHD 500 and 18 days → BHD 300.
Is leave salary based on basic or full salary in Bahrain?
On the full wage — basic plus regular allowances — not basic alone.
Can I encash my annual leave instead of taking it?
Only by agreement with the employer and within the limits of the law; employers cannot force you to encash the statutory minimum. All accrued, untaken leave must be paid out when employment ends.
Do public holidays and weekends count as leave days?
Leave is counted in calendar days. Public holidays falling within leave are not deducted in most employers' policies; weekends are.
How is leave accrued for part of a year?
Pro-rata: entitlement × (months worked ÷ 12). After 12 months of service you can start taking leave; before that it accrues but may not be taken.
What happens to my leave balance when I resign?
It is paid out in your final settlement at the applicable daily rate, together with your gratuity and notice-period pay.