Official-holiday work estimate

UAE Public Holiday Pay Calculator

Estimate the cash alternative for eligible work on a UAE official holiday when a compensatory rest day is not provided.

Official sources reviewed: 3 August 2026Educational estimate, not a legal finding
Direct answer

Eligible work on an official holiday is generally compensated by another rest day or the normal wage for that day plus at least 50% of the basic wage.

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Cash-alternative estimate when no compensatory rest day is provided

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Whether the day was officially declared or another benefit applies

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Ordinary daily basic wageAED 200.00
50% additional amountAED 100.00
Cash-alternative estimateAED 300.00

This models the cash alternative where no compensatory rest day is provided. Verify the declared holiday and payroll treatment.

Formula used

Cash-alternative estimate = ordinary daily basic wage + 50% of daily basic wage for each eligible holiday worked.

Assumptions to verify

  • The day was officially declared as a paid public holiday.
  • The employee worked and did not receive the compensatory rest option.
  • The monthly basic wage entered is accurate.

What this result does not prove

  • Whether another agreement provides a better benefit.
  • Rest-day claims outside official holidays.
  • Disputed schedules or attendance evidence.

Use the result as an evidence check

Save the assumptions beside the contract, payroll records and official source used. A result becomes useful when every input can be traced to an original record.

Official sources

UAE Government: Official leaves and vacations
Source-backed calculation

Check the current official text, your contract, actual dates and records. Where facts are disputed, use the relevant authority or a qualified UAE professional.

Review official sources

Confirm the holiday, schedule and compensatory-day record