Part-Time Gratuity in the UAE

Q: Do part-time employees get gratuity in the UAE?

Part-time and flexible work models are recognised under current UAE labour law, and eligible part-time employees can receive end of service gratuity. The amount is generally proportional to the hours worked compared with a full-time contract. Confirm the exact method with official sources or your employer.

Q: How is part-time gratuity calculated in the UAE?

The common approach is proportional: work out the gratuity as if full-time, then apply the ratio of your contracted working hours to full-time working hours. For example, half the full-time hours generally means roughly half the full-time gratuity for the same service period.

Q: Can I use the calculator for part-time gratuity?

You can use it to estimate the full-time-equivalent figure, then apply your hours ratio. The standard calculator is built for standard private-sector employment, so treat part-time results as indicative and verify with official sources.

The UAE recognises part-time and flexible work, and eligible part-time employees can earn end of service gratuity. Because hours differ from full-time, the figure is worked out proportionally. This guide explains the principle in plain language and shows a worked example.

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Last reviewed: 23 June 2026

Quick answer

Eligible part-time employees in the UAE can receive end-of-service gratuity, and the amount is generally worked out proportionally — the full-time figure scaled by your contracted hours ÷ full-time hours, based on basic wage. The usual one-year minimum still applies. This is general guidance, not a guaranteed figure, so confirm your exact entitlement with your employer or official sources.

What counts as part-time work

Following the 2022 reforms, UAE private-sector employment supports several models beyond traditional full-time, including part-time and flexible arrangements where you work fewer hours, sometimes for more than one employer under the appropriate permits. Your contract sets out the agreed working hours, which is the key figure for an end of service calculation.

Eligibility for part-time gratuity

Part-time employees can be entitled to end of service gratuity.
The general one-year minimum continuous service requirement applies — confirm how your service is counted.
Gratuity is based on basic wage, not allowances, as with full-time.

The proportional (pro-rata) principle

The widely used approach for part-time end of service is proportional: you first work out what the gratuity would be on a full-time basis, then scale it by the ratio of your contracted hours to full-time hours.

Part-time gratuity ≈ Full-time-equivalent gratuity × (your hours ÷ full-time hours)

Confirm the exact basis

The precise method, and how "working hours" are defined, can vary by contract and the applicable rules. Treat the proportional method here as a planning estimate and confirm your exact entitlement with official sources or your employer before relying on a figure.

Worked example

Suppose a part-time employee works half of full-time hours, has a basic wage of AED 8,000 for the role, and completes 3 years:

Part-time example

AED 8,000 basic · 3 years · 50% hours

Full-time-equivalent (266.67 × 63)AED 16,800

Hours ratio50%

Proportional calculation16,800 × 0.5

≈ AED 8,400

Estimated part-time gratuity

If the employee worked 60% of full-time hours instead, the estimate would be 16,800 × 0.6 ≈ AED 10,080.

Part-time vs full-time at a glance

Aspect	Full-time	Part-time
Basis	Basic salary	Basic wage for the role
Day rates	21 / 30 days per year	Same rates, then scaled by hours
Minimum service	1 year	1 year (confirm counting)
Scaling	None	Proportional to hours

What to confirm with your employer

Your contracted working hours and the full-time reference used.
The basic wage figure applied to the calculation.
How your continuous service period is counted.
Whether any scheme-specific rules apply to your arrangement.

What to check before calculating

Part-time entitlements depend on the details of your arrangement. Gather these before you estimate:

What to check	Why it matters
Employment type	Confirms whether part-time, flexible or temporary rules apply to your contract.
Basic salary (basic wage)	Gratuity is based on basic wage, not gross pay or allowances.
Working hours	Your contracted hours versus full-time hours set the proportional ratio.
Service length	Total continuous service decides the qualifying days and the one-year minimum.
Unpaid leave	Long unpaid periods may be excluded from qualifying service.
Contract terms	Any scheme-specific or agreed terms can change how the figure is worked out.

With those details you can estimate the full-time-equivalent figure and scale it by your hours ratio. Treat the result as a planning estimate only, and verify your final entitlement with your employer or official sources.

Estimate the full-time-equivalent first

Use the calculator for the full-time figure, then apply your hours ratio.

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Frequently asked questions

Do part-time employees get gratuity in the UAE?

Part-time and flexible work models are recognised, and eligible part-time employees can receive gratuity. The amount is generally proportional to hours worked compared with full-time. Confirm the exact method with official sources or your employer.

How is part-time gratuity calculated in the UAE?

The common approach is proportional: work out the full-time-equivalent gratuity, then apply the ratio of your contracted hours to full-time hours.

Does the one-year minimum apply to part-time work?

The general one-year continuous service requirement still applies. Confirm how your part-time service is counted, as definitions can vary by contract.

Can I use the calculator for part-time gratuity?

Use it to estimate the full-time-equivalent figure, then apply your hours ratio. The standard calculator is built for standard employment, so treat part-time results as indicative and verify with official sources.

Is part-time gratuity calculated the same as full-time?

The day-rate method is the same — 21 or 30 days of basic wage per year — but the result is then scaled proportionally by your contracted hours versus full-time hours. So the method matches full-time, with one extra hours-ratio step.

What information do I need to estimate part-time gratuity?

Your basic wage, your contracted working hours and the full-time reference, total continuous service, any unpaid leave, and your contract terms. With those you can estimate the full-time-equivalent figure and scale it by hours.

Official sources & further reading

Because part-time rules can be nuanced, confirm details with the UAE Government portal (u.ae) and MOHRE. On this site, see the UAE Labour Law overview, the gratuity guide, and basic vs gross salary.

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Gratuity Guide

The full-time calculation method.

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UAE Labour Law

End of service rules and free-zone notes.

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Final Settlement

What your end-of-service payout includes.

Reviewed by the Gratuity Calculator UAE Editorial Team
Last reviewed 23 June 2026. Written in plain English and checked against the current UAE Labour Law gratuity formula — the 21/30-day basic-wage rule and the two-year cap. Sources: current UAE Labour Law guidance and official UAE government information. How we review content.