Grace Period After Termination and Gratuity Payment
TL;DR: There is no grace period for gratuity payment in UAE. Employers must pay within 30 days of employment end, and this deadline cannot be extended. After day 30, payment is late and accrues 0.5% monthly interest, and employees should file a MOHRE complaint immediately.
Understanding your gratuity eligibility and the full scope of UAE Labour Law 2025 regulations can help you protect your rights during the termination process. Calculate your expected entitlement using our free gratuity calculator to know exactly what amount should be paid.
Timeline Example
| Date | Event | Deadline | |------|-------|----------| | 15 Nov | Your last day | — | | 15 Nov – 15 Dec | Payment window opens | 30 days | | 15 Dec | DEADLINE for payment | Day 30 | | 16 Dec onwards | LATE (0.5% interest/month) | After day 30 |
What To Do If Delayed
- Day 31: File MOHRE complaint
- Day 60: MOHRE investigates
- Day 90: MOHRE issues directive
- Day 105: Employer must pay (15-day compliance deadline)
For an instant end-of-service estimate, use our online gratuity calculator UAE.
30 days = law. No extensions, no grace period.
