How is daytime overtime compensated in Yemen?

For daytime overtime hours, employees are entitled to their standard hourly wage plus a 50% premium, totaling 150% of the baseline hourly rate.

What is the overtime rate for nighttime or holiday work in Yemen?

Nighttime overtime hours or work performed during designated rest days and official public holidays receive a double rate of 200%.

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Yemen Overtime & Work Hours Calculator 2026

Calculate statutory day and night overtime pay, weekend rest allowances, and public holiday work compensation under Yemeni Labor Law No. 5 of 1995 (150% day rate, 200% night/holiday rate) in YER.

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Base Regular Hourly Wage (YER)

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Night / Holiday Overtime Pay (200%)

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Calculation Methodology

Standard Hourly Wage = Gross Monthly Salary / (30 days * 8 hours = 240 hours). Daytime Overtime = Base Hourly Wage * 1.5 (150%). Nighttime / Weekend / Holiday Overtime = Base Hourly Wage * 2.0 (200%).

Important Legal & Educational Disclaimer

This calculator models statutory overtime regulations under Article 55 and related provisions of Yemeni Labor Law No. 5.

This calculator is designed for educational and informational purposes only based on public statutory frameworks. The outputs do not constitute binding financial, tax, or legal advice. We assume no liability for decisions made based on these estimations. Always verify with the relevant official authorities or a certified professional advisor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Standard statutory working hours are 8 hours per day (48 hours per week), reduced to 6 hours per day (36 hours per week) during the holy month of Ramadan.