Notice period calculator

Select the country and enter the years of service to find the notice period that the employee or employer must give before ending the employment contract.

Formula

The notice period is taken from the band table in each country’s law by years of service. Where the law sets a single fixed period regardless of service, that period is applied.

When is this useful?

Useful when planning a resignation or serving a termination notice, to know the statutory period to observe before the employment ends.

Worked example

Saudi Arabia (unlimited contract, monthly-paid): 30 days notice by the worker, 60 days by the employer.
Kuwait: 90 days for monthly-paid workers on unlimited contracts.
Jordan: 30 days.

Assumptions

The notice periods stored for each country’s labour law are applied.
The period may differ by contract type (fixed/unlimited term) and pay basis (monthly or not).
The calculator shows the most common side; check the exact wording of the law for your case.
Where the law allows, the parties may agree payment in lieu of notice.

Common mistakes

Ignoring that the notice period may differ between the employee and the employer.
Confusing fixed-term with unlimited-term contracts.
Assuming a uniform notice period across countries.
Overlooking that some laws allow payment in lieu of notice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the notice period in Saudi Arabia?

For a monthly-paid employee on an unlimited contract it is 30 days by the worker and 60 days by the employer after the 2025 amendments. The calculator shows 30 days because it follows the worker’s side by default.

Can I pay in lieu of notice?

Yes. Most laws let either party pay compensation equal to the full notice-period pay instead of serving the notice.

Does it differ on a fixed-term contract?

Yes. Some laws set a different period for fixed-term contracts or end them at term/agreement, so check the clause for your contract type.

Methodology and review

The calculator uses the notice periods set by each country’s labour law from the rules database, with the source name and effective date. Sources: Saudi Arabia Art. 75 of the Labour Law (2025 amendment), Kuwait Art. 44 of Law No. 6 of 2010, Jordan Art. 23 of Labour Law No. 8 of 1996.

This result is an estimate for information purposes only and is not legal advice. Verify the exact law that applies to your contract type and situation.