Statutory Annual Leave: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn about your rights to paid time off and how the statutory annual leave rules work for employees in Saudi Arabia.
Statutory Annual Leave provides paid time off for employees to rest and recharge.
Who it's for
This entitlement is available to all employees who have completed at least one year of continuous service with their employer.
What you get
You are entitled to a minimum of 21 days of paid annual leave per year.
What it costs you
There is no direct cost to the employee. However, it does require coordination with your employer regarding payroll management and leave tracking to ensure your time off is recorded correctly.
The catch to know
You are generally expected to take your leave within the same year that it is earned, unless you and your employer reach a different agreement.
How to apply
- Check your total length of service with your current employer.
- Review your company's internal policy for requesting time off.
- Submit your leave request to your supervisor or HR department.
- Confirm that your leave is recorded in the company's tracking system.