Notice period in Sweden (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: A minimum of one month applies to both sides. The employer's notice rises to 6 months after 10 years of service. Probationary employment can last at most 6 months.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Notice from the employeeNotice period | A minimum notice of one month applies to both employer and employee. Longer periods apply to the employer's notice according to the employee's length of service. [1] |
| Notice from the employerNotice period | A minimum notice of one month applies to both employer and employee. [1] |
| Longer notice for long serviceNotice period | The employee is entitled to 2 months' notice after at least 2 years of service, 3 months after 4 years, 4 months after 6 years, 5 months after 8 years and 6 months after 10 years. [1] |
| Probation periodNotice period | A fixed-term probationary employment can be agreed if the probation period is at most 6 months. [1] |
| Severance payNotice period | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- The consolidated text on riksdagen.se is current up to SFS 2022:836. Collective agreements can allow different terms.
- Swedish law has no general statutory severance in the Employment Protection Act text read; severance schemes are mainly set by collective agreements, which have not been read.
Sources
- Sveriges riksdag: Lag (1982:80) om anställningsskydd (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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