Guide
The Saudi Labor Law
The articles HR deals with every day, briefly, with the article number.
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Probation
Article 53- Up to 90 days, extendable by written agreement to a total of no more than 180 days.
- Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha holidays and sick leave are not counted in it.
- It must be stated explicitly in the contract.
Working hours and rest
Article 98, 101, 104- No more than 8 hours a day or 48 hours a week.
- In Ramadan, reduced for Muslims to 6 hours a day or 36 hours a week.
- No more than 5 consecutive hours without a break of at least 30 minutes.
- One paid weekly rest day.
Overtime
Article 107- Each overtime hour is paid at the hourly wage plus 50% of the basic hourly wage.
- Work on rest days and holidays counts as overtime.
Annual leave
Article 109- 21 days a year, rising to 30 days after 5 consecutive years with the employer.
- Paid in advance; the employer may schedule it according to work needs.
Special leaves
Article 113- 3 days on the birth of the employee's child.
- 5 days for marriage.
- 5 days on the death of a spouse, ascendant or descendant.
Unpaid leave
Article 116- Its length is agreed by both parties.
- The contract is suspended for whatever exceeds 20 days of it, unless agreed otherwise, so those days do not count as service.
Sick leave
Article 117- Up to 120 days in one year, continuous or not, with a medical certificate.
- The first 30 days at full pay, the next 60 at three-quarters pay, and the next 30 unpaid.
Notice for an indefinite contract
Article 75- Ended by the employee: at least 30 days' notice.
- Ended by the employer: at least 60 days' notice.
End-of-service benefit
Article 84, 85- Half a month's wage for each of the first five years, and a full month's wage for each year after, based on the last wage; parts of a year count pro rata.
- On resignation: nothing for under 2 years, one-third from 2 to under 5 years, two-thirds from 5 to under 10 years, and the full benefit after 10 years.
How Mosyr applies it
Leave balances, sick leave, overtime and end-of-service are calculated in Mosyr under these articles automatically, with settings to fit your company's policy.
Note
This guide is general information based on the regulations and their amendments as of the last update. It is not legal advice; always refer to the official texts and authorities before acting.
Last updated: October 2026
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