Notice period and last working day calculator
Enter the date you gave or received notice and how long the notice is, and see your last working day.
Notice periods by country
| Country | Legal reference | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | Saudi Labor Law, Art. 75 and Art. 79 bis (2025 amendments) | Indefinite contracts: at least 30 days if the worker ends the contract, 60 days if the employer does (Art. 75, as amended, in force since 18 February 2025). Resignation from a fixed-term contract follows Art. 79 bis: it is deemed accepted if the employer does not reply within 30 days, and the employer may defer acceptance for up to 60 days with written reasons. |
| UAE | Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Art. 43 | As agreed in the employment contract, minimum 30 days and maximum 90 days (Art. 43). During probation (Art. 9): 14 days by the employer, or 14 to 30 days by the employee. |
| Qatar | Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Art. 49 | 1 month if service is 2 years or less, or 2 months if service exceeds 2 years (Art. 49, as amended). |
Your contract can give a longer notice period than the minimum. Always check your contract first.
How the last working day is calculated
Days: last day = notice date + N days
Months: last day = same date N months later (or the month end)
If your contract counts the day notice is given as day one, tick the box and the last day moves one day earlier.
Worked examples
| Notice given | Length | Last working day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 March 2026 | 30 days | 31 March 2026 |
| 31 January 2026 | 1 month | 28 February 2026 |
| 15 November 2026 | 2 months | 15 January 2027 |
Example 1: 30 days in Dubai
Sami resigns on 1 March with a 30-day notice period. Counting from 2 March, his last working day is 31 March.
Example 2: one month from the end of January
Leila gives one month's notice on 31 January. February has no 31st, so her notice ends on 28 February.
Example 3: two months over New Year
An employee in Doha with more than two years' service gives two months' notice on 15 November 2026. The last working day is 15 January 2027.
Common mistakes
- Treating a month as 30 days. One month from 31 January is 28 February, not 2 March.
- Ignoring the contract. A contract can require more notice than the law's minimum.
- Assuming leave shortens notice. Get written agreement first.
Where to check or claim officially
If your employer disagrees with your figures or does not pay on time, these are the official routes. Keep your contract, payslips and a dated copy of any notice.
- Qatar: complain to the Ministry of Labour (Labour Relations Department). If it is not settled within a week, it goes to a Labour Dispute Settlement Committee, which decides within three weeks.
- UAE: file a labour complaint with MOHRE on its website or app, or call 600590000. If it is not settled within 14 days it goes to court; MOHRE can decide claims under AED 50,000 itself (u.ae labour disputes). A claim cannot be heard more than one year after the right became due (Decree-Law 33/2021, Art. 54).
- Saudi Arabia: request amicable settlement of a labour dispute on HRSD's labour e-services (free; helpline 19911). If there is no settlement, the case goes to the labour court.
Read the final settlement checklist for payment deadlines and what the settlement must include.
Frequently asked questions
What is the notice period in the UAE?
The notice period is set in your contract, but it must be at least 30 days and no more than 90 days.
What is the notice period in Qatar?
One month if your service is 2 years or less, and two months if it is more than 2 years (Article 49, as amended).
What is the notice period in Saudi Arabia?
For indefinite (open-ended) contracts, at least 30 days if the worker ends the contract and 60 days if the employer does (Article 75, as amended, in force since 18 February 2025). Resignation from a fixed-term contract follows Article 79 bis instead. Your contract can set a longer period.
Does the notice start on the day I resign?
Usually the notice runs from the day after it is given, which is the default here. Some contracts count the same day. Tick the box if yours does.
Do I work during my notice period?
Normally yes, and you are paid as usual. An employer may pay you in lieu of notice instead of having you work it.
Does annual leave count towards my notice?
It depends on the law and your employer. Agree it in writing before you rely on it.
This calculator counts dates only. Whether your notice is valid, and how long it must be, depends on the law and your contract. For a dispute, contact your country's labour ministry or a lawyer.
Last verified on 2026-11-08 against UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (Arts. 9 and 43), Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 (Art. 49, as amended) and Saudi Labor Law (Arts. 75 and 79 bis, as amended, in force since 18 February 2025).