Resignation letter templates to copy and send
A resignation letter must say clearly that you are resigning, give your job title and your last working day, and thank your employer. It can offer to help with the handover. Keep it short and polite, and leave out complaints. Pick your situation below, copy the template and replace the [brackets] with your own details.
Choose your situation
By notice period
Two Weeks Notice Resignation Letter
You are giving two weeks of notice and want a simple, polite letter.
One Month Notice Resignation Letter
Your contract asks for a month of notice, or you want to give the team time to plan.
Three Months Notice Resignation Letter
Your contract sets a long notice period, common for senior roles and in parts of Europe.
Short Notice Resignation Letter
You cannot work the full notice period and need to ask for an earlier end date.
Immediate Resignation Letter
You must stop working right away for serious personal, health or safety reasons.
By reason for leaving
Resignation Letter for a New Job
You have accepted another offer and want to leave on good terms.
Resignation Letter for Career Growth
You are leaving to take on bigger challenges or change direction.
Resignation Letter for Relocation
You are moving to another city or country and cannot continue in the role.
Resignation Letter for Family Reasons
You are leaving to care for family or because of changes at home.
Resignation Letter for Health Reasons
Your health means you cannot continue, and you want to say so without medical detail.
Resignation Letter for Returning to Study
You are leaving to start or return to a course or degree.
Retirement Resignation Letter
You are retiring and want to give clear, early notice with warm thanks.
Fixed-Term Contract Resignation Letter
Your fixed-term contract is ending and you will not extend it, or you want to leave on its end date.
Resignation Letter After a Short Time
You are leaving within weeks or a few months of starting.
Resignation Letter for a Toxic Workplace
You are leaving a difficult workplace and want to stay neutral and professional.
By role
Nurse Resignation Letter
You are a nurse leaving a ward, clinic or care setting and need a clear handover.
Teacher Resignation Letter
You are a teacher leaving at the end of a term or school year.
Retail and Hospitality Resignation Letter
You work shifts in a shop, restaurant, hotel or bar and are leaving.
Notice periods depend on your employment contract and local law. Check both before you choose your last working day.
What to include in a resignation letter
- A clear sentence saying that you are resigning
- Your job title and the date of the letter
- Your last working day, based on your notice period
- A short, honest thank you
- An offer to help with the handover
- Your name and a polite closing
Leave out complaints, gossip and long explanations.
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