Notice period in Turkey (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Notice is 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks depending on length of service, for both sides. Probation lasts at most two months, or four with a collective agreement.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Notice from the employeeNotice period | The same minimum notice applies to the worker: 2 weeks (under 6 months of service), 4 weeks (6 months to 1.5 years), 6 weeks (1.5 to 3 years), 8 weeks (over 3 years). A party who skips notice owes compensation equal to the pay for the notice period (Art. 17). [1] |
| Notice from the employerNotice period | Before ending an open-ended contract the employer must give notice of at least 2 weeks (under 6 months of service) up to 8 weeks (over 3 years), or pay the wages for the notice period in advance (Art. 17). [1] |
| Longer notice for long serviceNotice period | Under an open-ended contract, notice is 2 weeks for under 6 months of service, 4 weeks for 6 months to 1.5 years, 6 weeks for 1.5 to 3 years, and 8 weeks for over 3 years. The periods are minimums and contracts may lengthen them (Labour Law Art. 17). [1] |
| Probation periodNotice period | A probation clause may last at most two months. A collective agreement may extend it to four months. During probation either side may end the contract without notice or compensation (Art. 15). [1] |
| Severance payNotice period | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- Severance pay (kıdem tazminatı) rests on Law No. 1475 Art. 14, which Law No. 4857 keeps in force. That text was not read.
Sources
- Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (Cumhurbaşkanlığı): İş Kanunu (Law No. 4857), arts. 15 and 17 (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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