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Leaves and Time Off
Annual, maternity, sick, Hajj, marriage, and exam leaves
Article 109 · 111 · 113 · 114 · 117 · 151 — Saudi Labor Law
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Annual Leave: 21 Days or 30 Days? The Answer Depends on Your Years of Service
Article 109 is clear — but many people do not know that the number increases after 5 years.
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Article 109
Your Unused Leave Balance = Real Cash When Leaving Work
Don't leave it on the table — accumulated leave is owed to you in cash.
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Article 119
Maternity Leave: 12 Weeks with Full Pay — Under the 2024 Amendment to Article 151
The 2024 amendment increased maternity leave from 10 to 12 weeks — make sure you know your new right.
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Article 151
Sick Leave: 120 Days per Year Across Three Different Pay Stages
Don't settle for 30 days — the law gives you 120 days across different stages.
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Article 117
Hajj Leave: 10-15 Paid Days Once — Under Article 114
An inherent legal right for every Muslim worker — not an optional perk.
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Article 114
Marriage, Bereavement, and Paternity Leave: Rights Guaranteed by Law, Not a Favor
Many ask for them hesitantly, but they are a clear legal right.
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Article 113
Exam and Study Leave: Under Article 115
Your employer's approval of your studies creates a legal right — know what it is.
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Article 115