UIF Credit Days Calculator
Estimate accumulated UIF credit days from months worked. Accrue 1 credit day per 4 days worked up to 365 days.
UIF Credit Days Calculator
Estimate accumulated UIF credit days from months worked. Accrue 1 credit day per 4 days worked up to 365 days.
- Available credit days182
- days to maximum183
How we calculated this
Worked example
Approximation based on contribution duration. Your official UIF record determines actual available credit days.
| Months | Credit days | Maximum credits |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months | 45 / 365 | 320 days to maximum |
| 12 months | 91 / 365 | 274 days to maximum |
| 24 months | 182 / 365 | 183 days to maximum |
| 48 months | 365 / 365 | ● Maximum reached (365 days) |
Frequently Asked Questions
UIF Credit Days Calculator: How we calculated this
Approximation based on contribution duration. Your official UIF record determines actual available credit days.
What are UIF credit days?
You accumulate 1 credit day for every 4 completed calendar days of employment and UIF contribution, up to 365 days.
- 12 months: Approximately 91 credit days.
- 24 months: Approximately 182 credit days.
- 48 months: The maximum of 365 credit days.
What is the UIF remuneration ceiling (R17,712)?
- Monthly ceiling: R17,712, effective 1 June 2021.
- Salaries above the ceiling: UIF contribution and benefit calculations still use R17,712.
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This website is an independent informational toolkit. It is not affiliated with the Unemployment Insurance Fund, Department of Employment and Labour, SARS, or uFiling. Your actual UIF entitlement and payment are determined by the Unemployment Insurance Fund using your contribution, employment and claim records.