💡 Under Kuwait Labor Law Article 70, leave payout is calculated by dividing basic monthly salary (plus regular allowances) by 26 to get the daily wage rate.
Calculate Leave Encashment
● Article 70 Verified: June 2026
Do not include variable transport/overtime allowances.
Enter the number of accrued days. Standard is 30 days per year.
Total Leave Salary Payout
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Calculation Breakdown
How is Leave Salary Calculated under Kuwait Labor Law?
Article 70 of the Kuwait Labor Law No. 6/2010 gives all private-sector employees the right to collect cash payment for unused annual leave upon termination. Even if you resign, you are legally entitled to receive cash compensation for your accrued but unused leave balance.
Formula: The standard monthly divisor is 26 working days. Daily Wage = Basic Salary ÷ 26. Payout Amount = Daily Wage × Accrued Unused Leave Days.
⚛ Kuwait Annual Leave — Common Questions
Private sector employees are entitled to a minimum of 30 days of paid annual leave per year under Kuwait Labor Law. This does not count official public holidays and weekends that fall within your leave period.
No. Under Article 70, you are entitled to cash encashment for any unused leave balance when you leave the company, whether through resignation or termination. Your employer cannot withhold this payout.