Bahrain Notice Period Calculator
Enter your wage, who ended the contract and how much notice was served to see the notice period and the pay in lieu for the days not served.
Work out your notice and pay in lieu
Notice rules in Bahrain
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Notice period | 30 days for either side, whatever the wage or service (Article 99/a) |
| Longer notice | By agreement, only where the employer terminates |
| Pay in lieu | The last basic wage plus social allowance for the period or the part not served (Articles 99/b and 47) |
| If the employer does not observe it | The notice, or what is left of it, counts as service |
| Job search | If the employer gives notice: a day or 8 hours a week on full pay (Article 99/c) |
| Probation | Up to 3 months (6 for listed jobs), ended with one day's notice (Article 21) |
Example: A basic wage of BHD 6,000 with no social allowance: if the employer ends the contract without notice, pay in lieu is BHD 6,000 and the 30 days count as service; a worker who walks out immediately owes the same, and the contract ends that day.
Pay in lieu is separate from your end-of-service gratuity; work that out with the Bahrain end-of-service calculator, and overtime with the overtime calculator. Prefer Arabic? Use the Arabic version.
Frequently asked questions
What is the notice period in Bahrain?
30 days for either side, and a longer period may be agreed where the employer terminates (Article 99).
What wage is pay in lieu of notice based on in Bahrain?
The last basic wage plus the social allowance, under Article 47.
Do I get time to look for work during notice in Bahrain?
Yes, if the employer gave notice: a full day or 8 hours a week, on full pay.
What if the employer ends my contract without notice?
It pays in lieu for the notice or what is left of it, and the notice counts as part of your service, which affects your end-of-service gratuity.
What notice applies during probation in Bahrain?
At least one day; probation lasts up to 3 months, or 6 for jobs listed by decision (Article 21).
Sources
- Bahrain Private Sector Labour Law 36/2012 — Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission: Articles 99 to 102, 47 and 21 (Arabic)
- Amendments register for Law 36/2012
Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.