A Muslim private-sector worker in Bahrain who has completed five consecutive years with the employer is entitled to 14 working days of paid Hajj leave once during the service period, subject to the Labour Law conditions.
For a Hajj leave application in Bahrain, the request should clearly state the pilgrimage dates and ask the employer to record the statutory leave.
Current statutory point: Article 67 of Bahrain Labour Law No. 36 of 2012 provides a Muslim worker who has completed five consecutive years of service with the employer 14 working days of paid Hajj leave, granted once during the service period unless the worker already benefited from it with another employer.
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Hajj leave eligibility
| Requirement | Rule |
|---|---|
| Religion | Worker must be Muslim. |
| Service | Five consecutive years with the employer. |
| Duration | 14 working days. |
| Pay | Paid leave. |
| Frequency | Once during service, subject to the statutory condition. |
Can an employer reject Hajj leave?
The safest answer is to distinguish statutory eligibility from scheduling. The employee should submit the request and supporting information through the employer's HR process. Where a statutory entitlement applies, the request should not be treated as ordinary discretionary annual leave.
Useful wording
Keep the letter respectful and factual. Include the dates, the five-year service condition where relevant, and any passport, travel or internal documentation required by the employer.
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