Annual leave in Bahrain: days, carry-over and pay-out
Annual leave in Bahrain: 30 calendar days per year (Bahrain Labour Law No. 36/2012, Art. 58).
How many days
- 30 calendar days per year
Days that do not use up leave
A public holiday that falls inside annual leave is not deducted from the balance.
Whether weekly rest days inside the leave should be counted in Bahrain is still being settled; AhlanHamad counts them, matching the calendar-day entitlement, until it is.
The law does not say whether sick days during annual leave pause it, so the contract or company policy decides.
Carrying leave over
The law sets no cap on how many days carry over (Law 36/2012, Art. 59(c)). Leave must be taken or settled at least every 2 years.
Unused leave when employment ends
Annual leave cannot simply lapse: days still owed when employment ends are paid in cash. AhlanHamad pays them on the basic wage plus the social allowance, at a daily rate of the monthly wage divided by 30.
The daily-rate basis for Bahrain is under review; the figure above is the one AhlanHamad applies today.
These are the statutory baselines, stated for general information — not legal advice. Entitlements can vary with tenure, sector, and contract; verify your specific case.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of annual leave do employees get in Bahrain?
Annual leave in Bahrain: 30 calendar days per year (Bahrain Labour Law No. 36/2012, Art. 58).
Can unused annual leave be carried over in Bahrain?
The law sets no cap on how many days carry over (Law 36/2012, Art. 59(c)). Leave must be taken or settled at least every 2 years.
Is unused annual leave paid out when employment ends in Bahrain?
Annual leave cannot simply lapse: days still owed when employment ends are paid in cash. AhlanHamad pays them on the basic wage plus the social allowance, at a daily rate of the monthly wage divided by 30.
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