Beyond annual leave, employees in Saudi Arabia are entitled to several types of leave for specific life circumstances. Each heading below gives the name you will see when booking time off in the platform, and shows who pays.
Paid leave
Maternity Leave
Duration: 84 calendar days.
Paid by your employer.
Supporting documentation is required with the request.
Paternity Leave
Duration: 3 calendar days.
Paid by your employer.
Supporting documentation is required.
Hajj Leave
Duration: 10 calendar days to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.
Paid by your employer.
Supporting documentation is required.
Marriage Leave
Duration: 5 calendar days.
Paid by your employer.
No supporting document required.
Bereavement Leave
Duration: 5 calendar days following the death of a close family member.
Paid by your employer.
Supporting documentation is required.
What you need to provide
Most leave types in Saudi Arabia require a supporting document with your request: Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Hajj Leave, Bereavement Leave and Sick Leave.
The two that do not need one are Marriage Leave and Vacation.
Annual leave (Vacation) and Sick Leave are covered in separate articles. If your situation isn't covered above, contact your Remote People HR contact.