Notice period calculator · Finland 2026
How much notice your employer must give, by years of service. Set your hire date and last day in the calculator below.
9.8 years of service. Set your hire date and last day in the calculator below.
Notice by years of service ↓…
Notice periods in Finland 2026
The notice an employer must give often grows with the years you have worked for them. The calculator above works out your notice period from your hire date and last day, together with severance and final pay.
The rules in brief
- Notice: From the employer: 14 days (under 1 year of service), 1 month (1–4 years), 2 months (4–8), 4 months (8–12), 6 months (12+). From you: 14 days, or 1 month after 5 years. No statutory severance pay; compensation only for unjustified dismissal.
Notice from your employer, by years of service (minimum under the Employment Contracts Act; agreements may differ)
| Years with the employer | Notice period |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 month |
| 2 | 1 month |
| 3 | 1 month |
| 5 | 2 months |
| 8 | 4 months |
| 10 | 4 months |
| 12 | 6 months |
| 15 | 6 months |
| 20 | 6 months |
| 25 | 6 months |
These are the legal minimums. A contract or collective agreement can give longer notice.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the notice period after 5 years in Finland?
2 months.
Can my contract give more notice?
Yes. A contract or collective agreement can give more than the legal minimum, but not less.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
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