Notice Period Calculator

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Notice Period Calculator

Work out your last working day and leaving date from the day you resign — and see the pay you're owed across the notice period.

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Notice Period Calculator

Enter your resignation date and notice length. Get your last day, and optionally the gross pay owed for the notice period.

Your Notice
Pay During Notice — Optional
To estimate gross pay owed across your notice period
Please choose a resignation date and enter a notice period greater than zero.
Your Last Working Day
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Notice Starts
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Calendar Days
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Working Days (est.)
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Gross Pay Owed
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Reminder: Working-day estimates exclude weekends but not public holidays, which vary by location. Your contract or award sets your actual required notice — this tool helps you plan dates, but always confirm the notice length against your employment agreement.
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What Is a Notice Period?

A notice period is the length of time between when you tell your employer you're leaving (or they tell you) and your actual last working day. It's set by your employment contract, award, or local law, and commonly ranges from one week to three months depending on seniority and how long you've been employed. This calculator takes your resignation date and notice length and tells you exactly when your last day falls — plus the pay you're owed for working through it.

How Your Leaving Date Is Calculated

Notice Start = Resignation Date (or next day)
Last Day = Start + Notice Length − 1 day
Weeks: +7 days each · Months: +1 calendar month
Gross Pay = (Annual Salary ÷ 365) × Calendar Days

The detail that trips people up is whether notice includes the resignation day itself and how weekends count. This calculator lets you choose whether notice starts the same day or the next, counts the full calendar period for your leaving date, and separately estimates working days (excluding weekends) so you know how many actual days in the office remain. It also estimates the gross pay owed across the period from your annual salary.

Typical Notice Periods

  • Probation / first months: often as little as 1 day to 1 week
  • Junior to mid-level: commonly 2 weeks to 1 month
  • Senior / professional roles: frequently 1 to 3 months
  • Executive: 3 to 6 months is not unusual
  • Statutory minimums exist in many countries (e.g. tied to years of service), but your contract can require more — the longer of the two usually applies

How to Use This Calculator

Pick the date you're giving (or received) notice, enter the notice length and unit (weeks, days, or months), and choose whether notice starts the same day or the next. Add your annual salary to estimate the gross pay owed across the notice period. You'll get your exact last working day, the calendar and working days involved, and the pay figure. It's ideal for planning your start date at a new job, your final paycheck timing, and any overlap or gap between roles.

Worked Example

You resign on Monday 6 April with 4 weeks' notice starting the same day. Four weeks is 28 calendar days, so your last working day is Sunday 3 May — or in practice the last working day before it. That's about 20 working days excluding weekends. On a $78,000 salary, the gross pay owed across those 28 days is roughly ($78,000 ÷ 365) × 28 = $5,984. Knowing the exact date lets you line up your new role's start without an unpaid gap.

Notice Period Tips

  • Always resign in writing with a clear date — it starts the clock unambiguously and protects you
  • Check your contract first: the required notice is whatever your agreement says, which may exceed the statutory minimum
  • Understand garden leave: some employers pay you to stay away during notice rather than work it — you're still owed the pay
  • Pay in lieu of notice (PILON): your employer may pay out the notice period instead of you working it, if your contract allows
  • Accrued leave is usually paid out on top — factor it into your final pay expectations
💡 Don't set your new job's start date until your last day is confirmed in writing. Build in a few days' buffer if you can — starting a new role straight after a demanding notice period, with no break, is a common source of early burnout.

Plan Your Finances Around the Move

Work out your new take-home pay with the take-home pay calculator, and if there's a gap between roles, the emergency fund calculator shows whether your savings cover it. Count the exact days to your last day or new start with the date duration calculator, and if a payout is involved, the bonus tax calculator helps with any lump-sum withholding.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate my last day of work?
Add your notice period to the date you give notice. For weeks, add 7 days per week; for months, add calendar months. Four weeks' notice from 6 April means a last day around 3 May. This calculator does it precisely, including whether notice starts the same day or the next.
What is a standard notice period?
It varies by seniority and contract: often 1 week to 1 month for junior and mid-level roles, 1 to 3 months for senior and professional positions, and up to 6 months for executives. During probation it can be as little as a day. Your contract sets the actual requirement.
Does notice period include weekends?
For calculating your leaving date, notice usually runs in calendar time, so weekends are included in the count. But the number of actual working days is lower — this calculator shows both the calendar days (for your leaving date) and estimated working days (excluding weekends) separately.
Do I get paid during my notice period?
Yes — you're normally paid your regular salary for working (or being available to work) through your notice period, plus any accrued leave on top. If placed on garden leave or paid in lieu of notice, you still receive the pay. This calculator estimates the gross amount owed.
What is pay in lieu of notice (PILON)?
PILON is when your employer pays out your notice period instead of having you work it, ending your employment immediately. It's only allowed if your contract permits it. You receive the pay you'd have earned during notice, though the tax treatment of the lump sum can differ from regular salary.
What is garden leave?
Garden leave is when your employer requires you to stay away from work during your notice period while remaining employed and paid. It's common for roles with access to sensitive information or when moving to a competitor, keeping you out of the workplace but off the market until your notice ends.
Can I leave before my notice period ends?
Only by agreement with your employer, or you may be in breach of contract. Some employers will release you early, especially if it suits them. If you simply stop attending, you could forfeit pay or face other consequences — always negotiate an early release in writing rather than assuming.
Is accrued annual leave paid out when I leave?
In most places, yes — unused accrued annual leave is typically paid out in your final paycheck on top of your notice pay. The rules and any tax treatment vary by country and contract, so confirm with HR, but it's generally money you're owed separately from the notice period.
Is my data private?
Yes. Every calculation on this page runs entirely inside your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type is stored, logged, or sent to any server, and you can use the calculator offline once the page has loaded.
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