Last updated: July 17, 2026 | Educational estimate | Not legal advice
Checking gratuity before resigning
Before resigning, employees usually want to estimate their end-of-service gratuity so they can compare it with the employer final settlement. The key details are basic salary, joining date, last working date, notice period, unpaid leave, and whether the employee completed at least one year of continuous service. A simple estimate uses the same core gratuity approach: 21 days of basic salary per year for the first five years, then 30 days per year after that.
Official source check
The UAE Government end-of-service benefits page says private-sector gratuity for eligible foreign workers is calculated on basic salary and excludes allowances such as housing and transport. Use that official page to check the rule basis before relying on a resignation estimate. Source link checked July 17, 2026.
Check the UAE Government end-of-service benefits page
Before signing the final settlement
Do not compare only the total payout. Compare each line in writing: gratuity, unpaid salary, unused leave salary, notice-period treatment, deductions, basic salary, joining date, and last working date.
If the employer number differs from your worksheet, ask for the calculation basis before signing or accepting the settlement. Useful follow-up pages: final settlement calculator, notice-period checklist, and salary certificate checklist.
Example calculation
If your basic salary is AED 8,000 and you worked 2 years, daily basic salary is about AED 266.67. A rough estimate is 21 x 266.67 x 2 = AED 11,200.
Download a resignation checklist
Use the plain-text checklist to collect dates, salary details, documents, and final-settlement questions before signing anything.
Download UAE resignation gratuity checklist
Common estimate rules
- Less than 1 year of service: commonly estimated as no gratuity.
- 1 to 5 years: commonly 21 days of basic salary per completed year.
- More than 5 years: commonly 21 days per year for the first 5 years, then 30 days per extra year.
- Total gratuity is generally capped and special cases may change the result.
FAQ
Do I get gratuity if I resign in UAE?
UAE Government guidance says end-of-service gratuity can apply after at least one year of continuous service for eligible private-sector workers, but final entitlement can depend on contract details, service history, unpaid absence, and official guidance.
Should I calculate gratuity before resigning?
Yes. A pre-resignation estimate helps you compare your own worksheet with the employer final-settlement statement before signing or accepting the numbers.
What should I compare before signing a resignation final settlement?
Compare the employer's gratuity line, unpaid salary, leave salary, notice-period treatment, deductions, basic salary, joining date, and last working date against your own worksheet before signing or accepting the settlement.
What documents should I keep?
Keep your contract, salary certificate, payslips, resignation email, notice-period records, leave records, unpaid absence records, and final-settlement statement.