Notice Period Calculator

A notice period is the amount of time an employee must give their employer between resigning and their last day of work, as specified in their employment contract.

Your last working day is calculated by adding your notice period (e.g., 2 weeks or 1 month) to your resignation date.

The standard notice in the US is 2 weeks. In other countries or for executive roles, notice periods can range from 1 to 3 months.

You can leave early if your employer agrees to a shorter notice period or waives it entirely. In at-will employment states, you can legally leave at any time, though it may affect references.

Yes, a standard notice period expressed in weeks or months includes weekends. If a contract specifies “working days,” weekends and holidays are excluded.

Standard notice periods calculated in weeks/months include public holidays. However, you may need to check if you are allowed to take holidays or PTO during your notice.

To resign by a specific target last day, subtract the notice period from that target date to determine your resignation submission date.

Yes, employers can waive the notice period and release you immediately. In some cases, they may pay out the duration of the notice (pay in lieu of notice).

You are entitled to your regular salary and benefits for all days worked during your notice period.

Yes, the calculator uses calendar addition to determine dates. Be sure to check your employment agreement for any specific holiday or weekend exclusions.