Notice period for ending an indefinite Saudi employment contract under the amended Labour Law Article 75, in force since 18 February 2025.
Figures in SAR.
| Service | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| You resign | 30 days notice (any pay frequency) |
| Employer ends it — monthly-paid worker | 60 days notice |
| Employer ends it — other pay frequency | 30 days notice |
| If notice is not served | The party at fault pays the other's wage for the notice period |
Applies to indefinite-term contracts. Wage basis follows Saudi Labour Law Article 2 (basic wage plus regular cash allowances) and is calculated on a 30-day month. Cross-checked against King & Spalding. Source: Dentons.
Since the amendment effective 18 February 2025: 30 days if you resign, or if your employer ends a non-monthly-paid contract; 60 days if your employer ends a monthly-paid contract.
Yes. Before the amendment, both sides owed 60 days (monthly-paid) or 30 days (other). The employee side was reduced to a flat 30 days regardless of pay frequency.
The party who fails to give proper notice must compensate the other with wages equal to the notice period.
If your employer does not respond within 30 days, your resignation is automatically accepted — though they may postpone acceptance up to 60 days with written justification.