Croatia Notice Period Calculator (Otkazni Rok)
Work out the Croatian notice period (otkazni rok): 2 weeks to 3 months by years of service, longer from age 50, half for misconduct, with the last day.
The notice starts on the day the dismissal is delivered, and that day counts. It does not run during sick leave, pregnancy or parental leave. Your contract or collective agreement can give longer notice, or a shorter one when you resign.
What it does
Under article 122 of the Croatian Labour Act (Zakon o radu) the minimum notice period (otkazni rok) is 2 weeks with less than 1 year of continuous service with the employer, 1 month after 1 year, 1 month and 2 weeks after 2 years, 2 months after 5 years, 2 months and 2 weeks after 10 years and 3 months after 20 years. With 20 years of service the employer's notice grows by 2 weeks from age 50 and by 1 month from age 55. Dismissal for misconduct gives half the notice. The same periods apply when the worker resigns, unless agreed otherwise.
How to use it
- Choose who gives notice and the reason, and type the start of employment.
- Type the day the notice is delivered and your age.
- 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 notice is delivered on 10 March 2026?
On 9 May 2026: the notice is 2 months and the day of delivery counts as the first day.
How long is the notice after 20 years?
3 months, plus 2 weeks from age 50 or 1 month from age 55 when the employer gives notice.
Is the notice shorter for misconduct?
Yes. A dismissal for a breach of work duties gives half the normal notice.
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