How annual leave pay is calculated in Oman
Under the 2023 law leave is paid at gross salary. Leave may not be waived; unused leave is paid out on termination. Employees may accumulate leave by agreement for up to two years.
Worked example
OMR 700 per month, 18-day balance: 700 ÷ 30 = 23.33 per day × 18 = OMR 420.
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 Oman?
30 days per year after six months' service. Legal basis: Royal Decree 53/2023, Art. 73.
How is leave salary calculated in Oman?
Daily rate = monthly gross salary ÷ 30; leave pay = daily rate × leave days. Example: OMR 700 and 18 days → OMR 420.
Is leave salary based on basic or full salary in Oman?
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 6 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.