🇶🇦 Qatar Leave Encashment Calculator

Cash out your unused Qatar annual leave on your basic wage, per Labour Law Article 79.

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All figures in the local currency. This tool does not compute how many days you have accrued — enter the balance from your payslip/HR record.

Your estimated leave encashment

Total encashment valueQAR 0

How it is calculated

ServiceEntitlement
Entitlement3 weeks (21 days)/year for under 5 years of service; 4 weeks (28 days)/year at 5+ years
Wage basisBasic wage, as applicable on the date the leave falls due
Carry-overUp to half of unused leave may be carried to the next year by request
EncashmentCompensation in lieu of leave accrued but not taken

Applies once an employee has completed 1 full year of continuous service; leave before that accrues on a pro-rata basis. Cross-checked against Ministry of Labour, Qatar (official Facebook post citing Article 79). Source: Al Meezan — Qatar Legal Portal.

Frequently asked questions

How much annual leave do Qatar employees earn?

3 weeks (21 days) per year with under 5 years of service, rising to 4 weeks (28 days) per year once you complete 5 years, under Article 79 of the Labour Law.

What salary is leave encashment based on?

Your basic wage, as it stood on the date the leave became due.

Can unused leave carry over in Qatar?

Yes — up to half of it can be carried forward to the next year on request.

When is leave encashed?

When it is accrued but not taken — most commonly settled as part of your final dues when employment ends.

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Estimate only — not legal advice. Per Qatar Labour Law (Law No. 14 of 2004), Article 79. Confirm with MADLSA.