What is the notice period in UAE and KSA?
Notice period is the minimum advance notice an employer or employee must give before ending employment. UAE and KSA set statutory minimums that contracts may extend but not reduce below the legal floor.
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UAE 30-day and KSA 60-day minimum notice periods.
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Legal basis
UAE: Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 — minimum 30-day notice. KSA: Saudi Labour Law Article 75 — 60 days for monthly-wage employees.
UAE notice period — Federal Decree-Law No. 33
Minimum 30 days for both employer and employee unless the contract specifies a longer period (up to 90 days). If the contract is silent, 30 days applies. Notice must be in writing.
KSA notice period — Article 75
60 days for employees paid monthly wages under Saudi Labour Law Article 75. Shorter periods may apply to other wage types — verify with HRSD or your contract.
Salary during notice period
The employee is entitled to full salary and benefits during the notice period unless terminated for gross misconduct. Payment in lieu of notice is permitted by mutual agreement.
ArcHR notice tracking
ArcHR records notice dates, calculates exit dates, and includes notice-period pay in final settlement workflows for UAE and KSA employees.
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Frequently asked questions
30 days for both employer and employee unless the contract specifies up to 90 days.
60 days for monthly-wage employees under Article 75.
No — statutory minimums cannot be reduced by contract.
Yes — written notice is required in both UAE and KSA.
Yes — full salary and benefits unless terminated for gross misconduct.
Yes — by mutual agreement between employer and employee.
Yes — exit dates and notice pay in final settlement.
The resigning employee must serve the contractual or statutory notice period.
Track notice periods and exit dates.
ArcHR calculates notice deadlines, exit dates, and final settlement pay for UAE and KSA teams.