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Last Working Day Calculator

Enter your resignation date and notice period to find your last working day.

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What this calculator does

After you resign, your last working day is determined by your resignation date plus your contractual notice period. This calculator handles days, weeks, or months and flags when the result lands on a weekend so you can plan your handover, exit interview, and final paycheck timing with confidence.

Worked example

You hand in your resignation on Friday, June 5, 2026 with a 2-week notice period. Adding 14 days gives Friday, June 19, 2026 — already a weekday, so that's your confirmed last working day.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming notice starts immediately. Some employers require notice to be acknowledged in writing before the clock starts, which can shift the count by a day or more.
  • Not checking for a PILON clause. Payment in lieu of notice can end your employment on the spot rather than requiring you to work the full notice period.
  • Overlapping notice with pre-booked leave. Annual leave during notice still counts toward your last working day unless your employer agrees to extend it.

Frequently asked questions

Is my last working day the same as my resignation date?+

No. Your resignation date is when you submit your notice; your last working day is that date plus your notice period. The two are only the same if your contract allows immediate resignation with no notice.

Can my employer make me leave earlier with pay in lieu of notice (PILON)?+

Yes, if your contract includes a PILON clause, your employer can end your employment immediately and pay you for the remainder of your notice period instead of requiring you to work it. This calculator shows the date you'd work to under standard notice — check your contract for PILON terms.

What if I'm on garden leave?+

Garden leave means you remain employed and paid through your notice period but don't attend work. Your last working day for calculator purposes is still the end of your notice period, even though you stop physically working earlier.

Does annual leave extend my last working day?+

Taking accrued annual leave during your notice period doesn't normally extend your last working day — it runs concurrently with notice unless your employer agrees otherwise.

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