Denmark Notice Period Calculator (Opsigelsesvarsel)
Work out the Danish notice period (opsigelsesvarsel) under the funktionærloven: 1 to 6 months from the employer, 1 month from you, with the last day.
The law covers salaried employees (funktionærer), such as office, shop and technical staff working more than 8 hours a week. Hourly workers often have shorter notice under their collective agreement (overenskomst). Notice must be given in writing.
What it does
Under section 2 of the Danish Salaried Employees Act (funktionærloven) the employer gives 1 month's notice to the end of a month in the first 6 months, then 3 months, plus 1 month for every 3 years of employment, up to 6 months. Each step applies only if the job ends before the next anniversary, so in practice 4 months apply from 2 years and 9 months, 5 months from 5 years and 8 months and 6 months from 8 years and 7 months. The employee gives 1 month's notice to the end of a month. In a trial period of up to 3 months the employer gives 14 days' notice.
How to use it
- Choose who gives notice and type the start of employment.
- Type the day notice is given and tick the box if you are in a trial period.
- Read the notice period and the last day of employment.
The arithmetic runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere and nothing is stored, so you can use these with real numbers.
Frequently asked questions
When does the job end after 6 years if the employer gives notice on 15 March 2026?
On 31 August 2026: the notice is 5 months, to the end of a month.
How much notice must I give?
1 month to the end of a month: notice on 15 March 2026 ends the job on 30 April 2026.
What is the longest notice?
6 months, from about 8 years and 7 months of employment.
💼 Denmark Severance Pay Calculator (Fratrædelsesgodtgørelse)
🏖️ Denmark Holiday Pay Calculator (Feriepenge)
🤒 Denmark Sick Pay Calculator (Sygedagpenge)
🧮 Denmark VAT Calculator: 25% Moms