How much notice is legally required to end employment during probation in Bahrain, and what (if anything) is owed â per Labour Law No. 36/2012, Article 21.
Figures in BHD.
| Service | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Maximum probation length | 3 months (up to 6 months by Ministerial decision, specified occupations only) |
| Times allowed per employer | Once only |
| Notice to end employment during probation | At least 1 day, either party, no cause needed |
| Gratuity during probation | Not explicitly excluded in the statute â depends on total service; see our Bahrain Leaving Indemnity Calculator |
The 1-day notice is the statutory floor â your contract may specify more. This applies to the private sector. Source: Bahrain LMRA â Labour Law No. 36/2012 (Art. 21).
Up to 3 months, extendable to 6 months only by a Ministerial decision for specified occupations. You can only be placed on probation once with the same employer.
At least 1 day, from either the employer or the employee, without needing to state a reason â per Article 21 of Labour Law No. 36/2012. Many contracts specify a longer notice period than this legal minimum.
The law does not contain an explicit probation-specific gratuity exclusion â gratuity (Article 116) is generally tied to your total length of service. In practice, very short probation periods rarely accrue a meaningful amount; check our Bahrain Leaving Indemnity Calculator for the general formula.
No â Bahrain law allows only one probationary period per employer for the same worker.