Two Weeks Notice Resignation Letter
Use this letter when you are giving two weeks' notice, which is a common amount in some countries and workplaces. Check your contract and local rules first, because the notice you owe may be shorter or longer. The letter must say that you are resigning, name your job title and give your last working day.
When to use it
You are giving two weeks of notice and want a simple, polite letter.
The template
Replace everything in [square brackets] with your own details before you send it.
Notice periods depend on your employment contract and local law. Check both before you choose your last working day.
Tips
- Tell your manager in person or by phone before you send the letter, if you can.
- Count the notice from the day you hand in the letter, and check your contract for how it is calculated.
- Keep the letter to a few short paragraphs. Details can be covered in a meeting.
- Offer a handover plan so the team knows what to expect.
- Keep a copy of the letter for your own records.
Mistakes to avoid
- Assuming two weeks is enough without checking your contract.
- Explaining at length why you are leaving or criticising the company.
- Leaving out your last working day.
Related resignation letters
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.
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