Notice period calculator · Singapore 2026

Notice periods in Singapore 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 and retrenchment: Unless the contract sets otherwise, notice is 1 day under 26 weeks of service, 1 week up to 2 years, 2 weeks up to 5 years and 4 weeks after. The law sets no retrenchment benefit; under the tripartite guidelines employees with at least 2 years of service usually receive 2 weeks to 1 month of pay per year of service.

Notice from your employer, by years of service (Employment Act s. 10 (unless the contract says otherwise))

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 Singapore?
4 weeks.

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.