🇸🇦 Saudi Leave Encashment Calculator

Cash out your unused Saudi annual leave — encashment is mandatory on end of service, on your last actual wage, per Labour Law Articles 109 and 111.

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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 valueSAR 0

How it is calculated

ServiceEntitlement
Entitlement21 days/year for under 5 years of service; 30 days/year at 5+ years
Encashment during employmentNot allowed — leave cannot be waived or exchanged for cash while still working (Art. 109)
Encashment on end of serviceMandatory — (last wage ÷ 30) × unused days (Art. 111)
Wage basisActual wage — basic wage plus regular allowances (Art. 2)

Article 109 specifically bans cashing out leave while still employed — encashment only becomes payable once employment ends, under the separate Article 111. Cross-checked against payrollmiddleeast.com. Source: HRSD.

Frequently asked questions

How much annual leave do Saudi employees earn?

21 days per year with under 5 years of service, rising to 30 days per year once you complete 5 consecutive years with the same employer.

Can I cash out my leave while still working in Saudi Arabia?

No — Article 109 prohibits waiving or exchanging leave for money during employment. It can only be encashed when your employment ends (Article 111).

What salary is used for Saudi leave encashment?

Your actual wage — basic wage plus regular cash allowances — the same broad definition used for end-of-service benefits.

Can I postpone my leave instead?

Yes, by mutual agreement with your employer, for up to 3 years.

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Estimate only — not legal/tax advice. Per Saudi Labour Law Articles 109 and 111. Confirm with HRSD/Qiwa.