Germany Notice Period Calculator (Kündigungsfrist, § 622 BGB)
Notice period in Germany under § 622 BGB: the last day of employment for the employer or employee, longer periods by years of service and probation.
Collective agreements and employment contracts can set other periods; employees may never be given a longer period than the employer. Notice must be in writing to be valid.
What it does
Under § 622 BGB the basic notice period in Germany is 4 weeks to the 15th or the end of a calendar month, for both sides. When the employer gives notice, the period grows with the employee's years of service: 1 month after 2 years, then 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 months after 5, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 20 years, always to the end of a month. During probation it is 2 weeks.
How to use it
- Choose the start of employment and the date the notice is received.
- Choose who gives notice and tick probation if it applies.
- 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
How long is the notice period after 8 years?
If the employer gives notice, 3 months to the end of a month: notice received on 10 November 2026 ends the job on 28 February 2027. The employee still has only 4 weeks.
When does my notice end if I resign?
4 weeks to the 15th or the end of a month. Resigning on 10 November 2026 ends the job on 15 December; on 20 November it ends on 31 December.
When does the notice period start?
On the day after the written notice is received by the other side, not when it is written or posted. A notice arriving one day late can push the end by half a month or more.
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