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Notice Period Calculator

YYYY-MM-DD, comma separated
For buyout estimate
Last working day
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Day of week
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Calendar days
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Working days
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Un-served days
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Buyout estimate
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LWD after leave adjustment
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By Nayeem, Software Developer of fastsavemedia.comLast reviewed

What is a Notice Period?

A notice period is the time between when you submit your resignation and your last working day. It is defined in your employment contract and protects both employer and employee, giving the company time to transition your work and you time to plan your next move. A correctly calculated last working day matters for your full and final settlement, relieving letter, gratuity eligibility and the joining date you commit to your new employer.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter your resignation submission date.
  2. Enter the notice period length and unit (days, weeks, months).
  3. Choose Calendar or Working days.
  4. Optionally add public holidays (comma separated YYYY-MM-DD) to exclude.

Notice length depends on your contract

Do not infer a binding notice period or settlement deadline from seniority, industry or company name. Check your contract, applicable law and written HR confirmation.

Leave adjustment & buyout rules

Leave adjustment: Many employers let you adjust your earned/privilege leave (EL/PL) against the notice period. So if you owe 60 days notice and have 20 EL balance, your effective notice becomes 40 days. Casual leave (CL) and sick leave (SL) are usually not adjustable.

Buyout (notice pay): If you can't serve the full notice, this calculator estimates notice pay as monthly basic salary ÷ 30 × unserved days. The actual salary basis, divisor, waiver and reimbursement depend on the contract and approval. Always get the buyout amount in writing before resigning.

Last working day: worked examples

  • Resign on 1 Apr, 30-day calendar notice → LWD = 1 May.
  • Resign on 1 Apr, 60-day calendar notice → LWD = 31 May.
  • Resign on 1 Apr, 90-day calendar notice → LWD = 30 Jun.
  • A working-day result depends on the year, weekends and holiday dates. Enter the full date to calculate it.

Pro tips when serving notice

  • Submit resignation in writing (email), follow your contract's required notice method and confirm when notice starts.
  • Get your accepted resignation acknowledgement from HR.
  • Document handover in a shared doc; CC your manager and HR.
  • Apply for relieving + experience letter on day 1 of the last week.
  • Confirm the exact F&F settlement timeline under your contract and applicable law.

Frequently asked questions

How is the last working day calculated?
We add your notice period (in days, weeks or months) to your resignation date. By default we count calendar days; you can switch to working days only.
Does it include weekends?
You choose. Calendar mode includes weekends; Working-day mode skips Saturdays and Sundays.
Can I exclude public holidays?
Yes, add holiday dates (comma separated YYYY-MM-DD) and they will be excluded from working-day calculations.
What is a notice period buyout?
A buyout is an agreed payment in lieu of unserved notice. This tool estimates monthly basic salary ÷ 30 × unserved days; the actual terms, approval and any new-employer reimbursement depend on your contract and policy.
Can leave balance reduce my notice period?
In many companies yes, earned/privilege leave can be adjusted against notice. Check your HR policy as casual and sick leave usually cannot be adjusted.
Is my data stored?
No. All calculations run locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
What is a typical notice period?
Notice periods vary by contract, employer, jurisdiction and employment circumstances. Use the period in your applicable written terms.