Notice period in Finland (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: In Finland the employee gives 14 days' notice, or one month after five years' employment. The employer gives 14 days up to one year, rising to six months after twelve years. Probation is at most six months.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Notice from the employeeNotice period | 14 days if the employment has lasted up to five years, and one month if it has lasted more than five years, unless otherwise agreed. [1] |
| Notice from the employerNotice period | 14 days if the employment has lasted up to one year, unless otherwise agreed. [1] |
| Longer notice for long serviceNotice period | One month if the employment has lasted more than one year but at most four years, two months for more than four up to eight years, four months for more than eight up to twelve years, and six months for more than twelve years. [1] |
| Probation periodNotice period | A probation period of at most six months may be agreed from the start of work. The employer may extend it by one month for each 30 calendar days of absence for incapacity or family leave. In fixed-term employment it may be at most half the contract term and not more than six months. [1] |
| Severance payNotice period | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- The notice periods apply unless otherwise agreed. A contract may set notice of at most six months (6 luku 2 §).
- Not verified: no official source on severance pay was read.
Sources
- Finlex (Oikeusministeriö): Työsopimuslaki 55/2001 (ajantasainen, konsolidoitu 29.5.2026) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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