Kuwait Notice Period Calculator
Enter your wage, who ended the contract and how much notice was served to see the notice period and the pay in lieu for the days not served.
Work out your notice and pay in lieu
Notice rules in Kuwait
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Notice period | Three months for monthly-paid workers and one month for others, on open-ended contracts (Article 44) |
| Who must give it | Both sides; it does not vary with length of service |
| Pay in lieu | Equal to the worker's wage for the period not served |
| Job search | If the employer gives notice: a full day or 8 hours a week on full pay |
| Release from work | The employer may release the worker during notice on full pay, still counted as service |
| Probation | Up to 100 working days, ended without notice (Article 32) |
Example: A monthly wage of KWD 8,000 and 3 years of service: three months' notice. If the employer ends the contract immediately, pay in lieu is KWD 24,000; a worker who walks out immediately owes the same.
Pay in lieu is separate from your end-of-service gratuity; work that out with the Kuwait end-of-service calculator, and overtime with the overtime calculator. Prefer Arabic? Use the Arabic version.
Frequently asked questions
What is the notice period in Kuwait?
At least three months for monthly-paid workers and one month for others on open-ended contracts, the same for both sides (Article 44).
How much is pay in lieu of notice in Kuwait?
Equal to the worker's wage for the notice period or the part not served.
Do I get time to look for work during notice in Kuwait?
Yes, if the employer gave notice: a full day a week or 8 hours during the week, on full pay.
Can the employer release me from work during notice?
Yes, provided it pays you for the period, which still counts as service.
Is there notice during probation in Kuwait?
No. Probation lasts up to 100 working days, and either side may end it without notice (Article 32).
Sources
- Kuwait Labour Law 6/2010 — Articles 44 and 32 (Al-Anba, February 2010, Arabic)
- NATLEX — Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law 6/2010
Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.