Notice period

One Month Notice Resignation Letter

Use this letter when your contract or company policy asks for one month's notice, or when you choose to give a month so the team can plan. State that you are resigning, give the exact last working day and say how you will handle the handover. Check your contract, because the notice you owe depends on it and on local law.

When to use it

Your contract asks for a month of notice, or you want to give the team time to plan.

The template

Replace everything in [square brackets] with your own details before you send it.

[Date] Dear [Manager's name], I am writing to resign from my position as [Job title] at [Company name]. In line with the notice period in my employment contract, my last working day will be [Last working day]. Thank you for your guidance and trust during my time here. I have learned a great deal and I am grateful for the chance to work with such a good team. During this month I will complete my current projects and write handover notes. I would also be glad to brief or train whoever takes over my responsibilities. Please let me know how I can help make the transition smooth. Kind regards, [Your name]

Notice periods depend on your employment contract and local law. Check both before you choose your last working day.

Tips

Name the exact date, not just "one month", so nobody has to count.
Ask your manager what they would like finished first and plan the handover around that.
Check how many holiday days you have left and whether they will be taken or paid out.
Agree who will be told about your departure and when.

Mistakes to avoid

Giving a month without checking whether your contract asks for more.
Dropping your workload in the last week instead of handing over steadily.
Telling colleagues before your manager knows.

Related resignation letters

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.

Two Weeks Notice Resignation Letter

You are giving two weeks of notice and want a simple, polite letter.

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