Calculate your UK employment notice end date
Notice Period Calculator is a free tool for UK workers to calculate their exact last day of employment based on their notice period and resignation date.
This calculator is designed for employees handing in their notice, employers calculating notice periods for staff, HR professionals, and anyone needing to understand UK employment notice requirements. Whether you're resigning from your job or managing staff departures, this tool provides accurate end date calculations based on your contract terms.
All calculations are performed in your browser. No employment data is stored or transmitted. Calculations based on UK employment law and standard working weeks.
Select the notice period specified in your contract
Purpose: This free online calculator helps UK employees and employers calculate notice period end dates accurately, taking into account working days, weekends, and UK bank holidays.
Who it's for: Anyone in the UK who needs to calculate their last day of employment, whether you're resigning from your job, being made redundant, or managing staff departures as an employer or HR professional.
What you can do here:
All calculations are performed in your browser. No personal data is stored or transmitted.
Purpose: This free calculator helps UK employees and employers accurately determine the end date of an employment notice period, accounting for weekends, bank holidays, and working days.
Who it's for:
What you can do here:
How it works: Simply select when your notice period starts and how long it is (as specified in your employment contract). The calculator will compute your final working day, show you how many calendar and working days remain, and identify all key dates in your notice period. All calculations follow UK employment law and include up-to-date bank holiday dates.
A notice period is the time between handing in your resignation (or being given notice of termination) and your last day of work. It gives both parties time to prepare for the transition.
Statutory Notice (minimum by law):
Common Contractual Notice Periods:
Notice periods are usually counted in calendar days, which includes weekends and bank holidays. However, "working days" shows you how many actual work days you have left.
Your employer may ask you to stay away from work during your notice period (called "garden leave"). You'll still be paid and employed, but not required to work. This is common for:
If your contract allows it, your employer can pay you instead of requiring you to work your notice period. This is called "payment in lieu of notice."
You can only leave before your notice period ends if:
If you leave without serving your notice:
When does my notice period start?
It starts the day after you give notice, unless your contract states otherwise. For example, if you resign on Monday, your notice typically starts on Tuesday.
Can my employer extend my notice period?
No, they cannot unilaterally extend it beyond what's in your contract. However, they can ask you to stay longer (you can refuse).
What if I'm on sick leave?
Your notice period continues during sick leave. You'll be paid according to your company's sick pay policy.
Do I get paid for notice period?
Yes, you continue to receive your normal salary during your notice period unless you're being dismissed for gross misconduct.
Can I be forced to work my notice?
Generally yes, if it's in your contract. However, your employer may agree to let you leave earlier or put you on garden leave.
What about probation periods?
Notice periods during probation are usually shorter (often 1 week or none at all). Check your contract.
Subject: Resignation Notice
Dear [Manager's Name],
I am writing to formally notify you of my resignation from my position as [Job Title] at [Company Name].
In accordance with my contract, I am providing [X weeks/months] notice. My last day of work will be [Date].
Thank you for the opportunities I have had during my time with the company.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]