How notice periods are counted
- Days and weeks run in calendar days. Two weeks' notice is 14 days, weekends included.
- Months end on the same date of a later month. One month's notice given on January 31 ends on February 28 (or 29 in a leap year).
- Business days count only Monday to Friday. Public holidays are not removed, so check your local calendar.
Check your notice terms
- Use the period stated in your contract and check applicable local rules.
- Confirm whether the notice date counts and whether the period uses calendar days or working days.
- Check holidays and shift patterns separately; this calculator uses Monday–Friday for business days.
The default starts counting the next day. For example, UK government guidance says notice usually runs from the day after it is handed in. Confirm the rule that applies to your employment before relying on the date.