Oman 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 Oman
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Notice period | 30 days for monthly-paid workers and 15 for others, unless the contract sets more (Article 38) |
| Condition | Written notice and a legitimate reason |
| Pay in lieu | The last total wage for the period or the part not served |
| Job search | Up to 10 paid hours a week in all cases (Article 39) |
| Non-renewal of a fixed-term contract | The employer must give at least one month's notice |
| Probation | Up to 3 months for monthly pay and 2 for others, ended with 7 days' notice (Article 37) |
Example: A total wage of OMR 8,000 a month: 30 days' notice. If the employer ends the contract immediately, pay in lieu is OMR 8,000; a worker who leaves after 10 days owes 20 × 8,000 ÷ 30 = OMR 5,333.333.
Pay in lieu is separate from your end-of-service gratuity; work that out with the Oman end-of-service calculator, and overtime with the overtime calculator. Prefer Arabic? Use the Arabic version.
Frequently asked questions
What is the notice period under Oman's new Labour Law?
30 days for monthly-paid workers and 15 days for others, for both sides, unless the contract sets a longer period (Article 38 of Royal Decree 53/2023).
What wage is pay in lieu of notice based on in Oman?
The last total wage the worker received.
Do I get time to look for work during notice in Oman?
Yes: up to 10 paid hours a week, in all cases (Article 39).
Can I leave without notice in Oman?
Yes, in the Article 41 cases, including fraud by the employer, wages unpaid for more than two months and serious danger, keeping all your rights after informing the employer.
What notice applies during probation in Oman?
At least 7 days; probation lasts up to 3 months for monthly-paid workers and 2 months for others (Article 37).
Sources
- Oman Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023) — consolidated text, Articles 36 to 41 (Arabic)
- Royal Decree 53/2023 issuing the Labour Law (Official Gazette 1504, Arabic)
Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.