How to Calculate Your Final Work Day?
To calculate your final work day: Take your resignation date, add your notice period length, then subtract one day. For example, if you resign on January 1 with a 30-day notice, your final day is January 30. Use our Notice Period Calculator for automatic calculations.
Key Takeaways
- Your final work day depends on three factors: your resignation submission date, your contractual notice period, and how your company counts days (calendar vs.
- If your calculated final day falls on a weekend or holiday, your actual last working day may be the Friday before.
- Unused vacation days may extend your employment end date if you're required to use them during notice.
Explanation
Your final work day depends on three factors: your resignation submission date, your contractual notice period, and how your company counts days (calendar vs. working days). Most companies count calendar days, meaning weekends are included.
The standard formula is: Final Day = Resignation Date + Notice Period - 1 Day. You subtract one because the resignation day typically counts as Day 1 of your notice. However, verify this with your HR department.
Planning your final day helps with transition planning, handover of responsibilities, and coordinating your start date at a new position. It's professional to confirm your calculated end date with your employer in writing.
Things to Know
- If your calculated final day falls on a weekend or holiday, your actual last working day may be the Friday before.
- Unused vacation days may extend your employment end date if you're required to use them during notice.
- Probationary periods often have shorter notice requirements than standard employment.