Saudi Arabia Notice Period Calculator
Work out your pay in lieu of an unserved notice period — instantly, per Saudi Labor Law (Royal Decree M/51), Article 75
Notice period calculator
Quick answer
In Saudi Arabia, for an indefinite-term (monthly-paid) contract the statutory notice under Article 75 is 60 days when the employer ends the contract and 30 days when the worker resigns. If the notice is not served, the other party is owed compensation equal to the wage for the notice period: pay in lieu = (monthly wage ÷ 30) × notice days.
At a glance
- Employer ends it
- 60 days
- Worker resigns
- 30 days
- Pay basis
- Wage ÷ 30
- Law
- Labor Law, Art. 75
How Saudi notice pay works
Article 75 of the Saudi Labor Law requires written notice before ending an indefinite-term contract paid monthly: at least 60 days when the employer terminates, and at least 30 days when the worker resigns. The party that fails to give notice must pay the other compensation equal to the worker’s wage for the notice period.
Under the 2025 amendments, when a worker resigns the employer must respond within 30 days; if it does not, the resignation is deemed accepted at the end of that period. Enter the notice length that applies to you below — the tool defaults to 60 days.
How pay in lieu of notice is calculated
- 1
Find the notice length
60 days if the employer ends the contract, 30 days if the worker resigns (monthly-paid, indefinite).
- 2
Find the daily wage
Divide the monthly wage by 30.
- 3
Multiply
Daily wage × notice days = the compensation.
Worked examples
SAR 9,000 wage, 60-day (employer ends it)
- Daily wage: 9,000 ÷ 30 = SAR 300
- 300 × 60 = SAR 18,000
SAR 9,000 wage, 30-day (resignation)
- Daily wage: SAR 300
- 300 × 30 = SAR 9,000
Frequently asked questions
How long is the notice period in Saudi Arabia?
For an indefinite-term, monthly-paid contract: at least 60 days when the employer terminates and at least 30 days when the worker resigns (Article 75).
What happens if notice is not served?
The party ending the contract without notice must pay the other compensation equal to the wage for the notice period.
What about fixed-term contracts?
A fixed-term contract normally runs to its expiry date without a separate notice. If it is ended early, the rules on early termination and compensation (Article 77) apply rather than the Article 75 notice.
Is the compensation on basic or full wage?
On the wage as defined by the Labor Law, with the daily wage being the monthly wage divided by 30.
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