Notice period calculator · Germany 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 Germany 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 (§622 BGB): Employer notice: 4 weeks, then 1 month after 2 years, 2 after 5, 3 after 8, 4 after 10, 5 after 12, 6 after 15, 7 after 20 years, to the month end. Employee: 4 weeks.
Notice from your employer, by years of service
| Years with the employer | Notice period |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4 weeks |
| 2 | 1 month |
| 3 | 1 month |
| 5 | 2 months |
| 8 | 3 months |
| 10 | 4 months |
| 12 | 5 months |
| 15 | 6 months |
| 20 | 7 months |
| 25 | 7 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 Germany?
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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