Calculate Annual Leave
Select your years of service and enter how many months you worked in the year.
This calculator provides a simplified annual leave estimate. Actual entitlement may depend on employment contract, company policy and applicable employment law.
Your annual leave result
Estimated pro-rated leave entitlement
Select your years of service to calculate leave.
How Annual Leave Is Calculated in Malaysia
Annual leave is paid leave that employees may take during the year while still receiving salary. In Malaysia, minimum annual leave entitlement commonly depends on the employee's length of service.
Less than 2 years
Common minimum annual leave entitlement reference.
2 to 5 years
Common leave entitlement reference for mid-service employees.
More than 5 years
Common leave entitlement reference for longer-service employees.
Joined or left mid-year
Leave may be pro-rated based on months worked in the year.
Malaysia Annual Leave Entitlement Snapshot
The table below shows a simple annual leave entitlement reference based on years of service.
| Years of Service | Full-Year Entitlement | 6-Month Pro-Rated Example |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 years | 8 days | 4 days |
| 2 to 5 years | 12 days | 6 days |
| More than 5 years | 16 days | 8 days |
Note: This table is for simple planning only. Employment contract, company policy and legal coverage may affect actual leave entitlement.
What This Annual Leave Calculator Shows
This calculator helps you estimate full-year leave entitlement and pro-rated annual leave when an employee joins, leaves or works only part of the year.
Full-Year Leave
Estimate annual leave entitlement based on years of service.
Pro-Rated Leave
Calculate leave entitlement based on months worked.
Leaving Employment
Useful when checking leave balance during resignation period.
Leave & Pay
Understand how leave, unpaid leave and salary deductions may interact.
Who Should Use This Annual Leave Calculator?
- Employees checking estimated annual leave entitlement
- Employees who joined or left during the year
- HR users preparing a simple leave entitlement estimate
- Small businesses checking pro-rated leave quickly
- Job seekers comparing employment benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this annual leave calculator exact?
No. This calculator provides an estimate only. Actual entitlement may depend on employment contract, company policy and applicable law.
How many annual leave days do employees get in Malaysia?
A common minimum annual leave reference is 8 days for less than 2 years of service, 12 days for 2 to 5 years, and 16 days for more than 5 years.
Can annual leave be pro-rated?
Yes. Annual leave is often pro-rated when an employee joins or leaves during the year, depending on employment contract, company policy and applicable rules.
Can annual leave be taken during notice period?
It may be possible, but it usually depends on employer approval, employment contract and company policy.
Can unused annual leave be encashed?
It depends on the employment contract, company policy and situation. Some employers may allow encashment, especially when employment ends.
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