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Sick leave in Kuwait: how many days and how much pay
Sick leave pay in Kuwait private-sector jobs is tiered, from full pay down to unpaid.
Quick answer: Under the commonly published private-sector tiers, you get 15 days at full pay, then 10 days at 75%, 10 at 50%, 10 at 25%, and up to 30 days unpaid. A medical certificate is required.
Estimate based on the commonly published tiers under Law No. 6 of 2010 (15 days full pay, 10 at 75%, 10 at 50%, 10 at 25%, then unpaid). A medical certificate is required. Confirm with your employer.
The sick leave tiers
| Days | Pay |
|---|---|
| First 15 | 100% |
| Next 10 | 75% |
| Next 10 | 50% |
| Next 10 | 25% |
| Next 30 | Unpaid |
What you need to do
- Obtain a medical certificate from the physician designated by your employer or from a doctor at a government health centre, as described in Article 69.
- Tell your employer as early as you can.
- Check your contract and company policy for extra benefits.
Calculate your sick pay
Use the calculator at the top of this page to estimate sick pay for the days you took.Not legal advice. This is an unofficial summary. Rules, fees and eligibility can change, and your contract may give you more. Confirm with your employer, the Public Authority for Manpower, PACI or a licensed lawyer.
Official sources to confirm with
- PACI (Public Authority for Civil Information)
- Ministry of Interior
- Official Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6/2010 (English PDF)
- Skuad: Kuwait labor law
- SafeGuard Global: Kuwait
- Atlas: Kuwait
- ILO NATLEX: Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6/2010
- 3 Nov 2026: reviewed against published sources; added official references.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid sick days are there in Kuwait?
Published guides list 15 days at full pay, then 10 days at 75%, 10 at 50% and 10 at 25%, followed by up to 30 unpaid days. A medical certificate is required. Check your contract for better terms.
Do I need a medical certificate?
Yes. A valid medical certificate is required to claim paid sick leave.
Is sick leave unpaid after the tiers?
Published guides list up to 30 further days without pay.