Notice period in Hungary (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Notice is 30 days, with the employer's period extended by 5 to 60 days for service from 3 years. Probation is up to 3 months. Severance is 1 to 6 months' pay by years of service.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Notice from the employeeNotice period | The notice period is 30 days. For the employee this does not grow with service. The parties can agree a longer period, up to 6 months. An employee does not have to give a reason for ending an open-ended contract. [1] |
| Notice from the employerNotice period | The notice period is 30 days. During the notice the employer must release the employee from work for at least half of the period, with paid absence pay. [1] |
| Longer notice for long serviceNotice period | When the employer gives notice, the period is extended by 5 days after 3 years of service, 15 days after 5, 20 after 8, 25 after 10, 30 after 15, 40 after 18 and 60 days after 20 years. [1] |
| Probation periodNotice period | The parties can agree a probation period of up to 3 months from the start of employment. A shorter period can be extended once, but never beyond 3 months in total. [1] |
| Severance payNotice period | Severance is due if the employer gives notice or ceases to exist without a successor. It is 1 month's absence pay after 3 years of service, 2 months after 5, 3 after 10, 4 after 15, 5 after 20 and 6 months after 25 years. [1] |
Notes
- The page read is the text on the National Legal Database on 7 November 2026.
- Entitlement requires service of the stated length at the time notice is given; certain unpaid periods are not counted (section 77 (2)).
Sources
- Nemzeti Jogszabálytár: 2012. évi I. törvény a munka törvénykönyvéről (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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