Notice period calculator · Netherlands 2026

Notice periods in the Netherlands 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: Employer: 1 month under 5 years of service, 2 months for 5–10, 3 for 10–15, 4 from 15 (1 month less after a UWV permit, minimum 1). Employee: 1 month.

Notice from your employer, by years of service (employer notice (1 month less via UWV))

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 the Netherlands?
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.