Oman Annual and Sick Leave Calculator
Choose the calculation, then enter your salary and dates to see your leave balance and its value, or your sick leave pay.
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Annual leave in Oman
- At least 30 days on gross pay a year; it does not increase with seniority.
- It cannot be taken in the first 6 months of employment.
- Up to 30 days may be carried over, and 30 days must be taken at least once every two years.
- Unused days are paid at gross pay at the end of service, and at basic pay with written consent during service.
Sick leave tiers in Oman
| Days in the year | Pay (of gross) |
|---|---|
| 1–21 | 100% |
| 22–35 | 75% |
| 36–70 | 50% |
| 71–182 | 35% |
Example: gross pay OMR 1,000 (basic 600) and 20 unused days.
At the end of service: 1,000 ÷ 30 × 20 = OMR 666.67.
During service with written consent: 600 ÷ 30 × 20 = OMR 400.
Leaving your job? Add your gratuity in the Oman end of service calculator. Prefer Arabic? Use the Arabic version.
Frequently asked questions
How much annual leave is there in Oman?
At least 30 days a year on gross pay (Article 78 of Labour Law 53 of 2023), and leave may not be taken before six months of service.
Is unused leave paid on gross or basic salary?
At the end of service: on gross pay for your balance. During service, days you have not taken may be paid on basic salary, with your written consent (Article 81).
How many days can be carried over?
An employee may keep a balance of no more than 30 days unless the leave was not taken in the interest of work, and must take at least 30 days of leave at least once every two years.
How much sick leave is there in Oman?
Up to 182 days a year on gross pay: days 1–21 on full pay, 22–35 at 75%, 36–70 at 50% and 71–182 at 35%.
Who pays sick leave since July 2026?
Since 19 July 2026 the employer pays the first seven days and the Social Protection Fund reimburses the employer from the eighth day at the same rates, for Omanis and non-Omanis. The employee's entitlement has not changed.
Sources
- Oman Labour Law, Royal Decree 53/2023 — Articles 1 and 78–82 (Qanoon), Arabic
- Social Protection Fund decision R/13/2026 — extending leave insurance to non-Omanis (Qanoon), Arabic
- Oman Daily — sick leave insurance takes effect (July 2026), Arabic
Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.