What is the UK Notice Period Calculator?
A UK notice period calculator applies section 86 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. An employer must give at least 1 week’s notice once you have one month’s service. From two years’ service it’s 1 week per complete year, up to a maximum of 12 weeks. An employee who resigns must give at least 1 week’s notice after one month’s service. If your contract gives a longer notice period, the longer one applies.
Enter your start date and the date notice is given to see the statutory minimum, the notice that applies and the date it ends.
How to use the UK Notice Period Calculator
- Enter your Employment start date and the Date notice is given.
- Choose Who is giving notice?: the employer (dismissal or redundancy) or the employee (resignation).
- Enter your Contractual notice in weeks, or 0 if your contract doesn’t mention one.
- Read the notice period that applies, the date it ends, the statutory minimum and your complete years of service.
Why use AnyShift's UK Notice Period Calculator
Instant resultsNumbers update as you type — no submit button, no page reloads.
Formula shownEvery result shows how it was calculated so you can check the maths.
Editable assumptionsRates, fees and defaults are pre-filled but always adjustable.
Private by designCalculations run in your browser. Nothing is stored or sent.
Popular use cases
- Working out your last day after handing in your resignation
- Checking the notice owed in a redundancy or dismissal
- HR teams confirming statutory minimums for long-serving staff
- Planning a start date with a new employer
UK statutory minimum notice by length of service
| Continuous service | Employer must give | Employee must give |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | No statutory minimum | No statutory minimum |
| 1 month to under 2 years | 1 week | 1 week |
| 2 complete years | 2 weeks | 1 week |
| 3–11 complete years | 1 week per complete year | 1 week |
| 12 years or more | 12 weeks | 1 week |
A longer notice period in your contract replaces these minimums. For tribunal disputes, get advice from Acas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the statutory notice period in the UK?
From your employer, it’s 1 week after one month’s service, 1 week per complete year from 2 to 12 years, and 12 weeks after 12 years. From you, it’s 1 week after one month’s service, however long you’ve worked there.
How much notice do I get after 5 years?
5 weeks’ statutory notice from your employer, unless your contract gives more. If your contract says 3 months, you get the 3 months.
How do I enter a notice period in months?
The calculator works in weeks, so enter 4.3 for one month or 13 for three months. Monthly notice usually runs to the same date in the final month, so check the exact end date against your contract.
Do I have to work my notice period?
Usually yes, and you are paid as normal. Your employer can put you on garden leave instead, or pay in lieu of notice (PILON) if your contract allows it. Leaving early without agreement can be a breach of contract.
Can my contract give less than the statutory notice?
No. If a contract gives less than the statutory minimum, the statutory minimum applies. A contract can still require you to give more than 1 week when you resign.
Is notice required for gross misconduct?
No. An employer can dismiss for gross misconduct without notice or notice pay, though it should still follow a fair disciplinary process.
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