Notice period

Three Months Notice Resignation Letter

Some contracts, especially for senior or specialist roles and in parts of Europe, set a notice period of three months or more. This letter confirms the notice, names the last working day and shows you plan an orderly handover. The period you owe depends on your contract and local law, so read both before you write.

When to use it

Your contract sets a long notice period, common for senior roles and in parts of Europe.

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]. As set out in my employment contract, I will give three months of notice, and my last working day will be [Last working day]. Thank you for the trust and the opportunities I have had in this role. I have enjoyed the work and the people. I want to make the next three months as useful as possible. I suggest that we agree a handover plan in the next week, covering my current projects, key contacts and any recurring tasks. I am also happy to help recruit and brief my successor. If you would like to discuss a different end date, or how to use the notice period, I am open to talking about it. Kind regards, [Your name]

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

Tips

Ask HR how your notice period is counted and whether you will be asked to work all of it.
Agree a handover plan early so the long period is used well.
Clarify what happens to your unused holiday during the notice period.
Keep your tone steady and positive, because you will work together for a long time yet.
Check any clauses in your contract on confidentiality or working for competitors after you leave.

Mistakes to avoid

Assuming you can leave earlier without agreement.
Letting your effort drop because your last day is far away.
Forgetting to read the contract terms that apply after you leave.

Related resignation letters

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.

One Month Notice Resignation Letter

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

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