A 2 week notice is a short letter or email telling your employer that you are leaving and naming your last day, usually two weeks after you hand it in. In most US jobs it is a custom, not a legal duty, but your contract, union agreement or company policy can require it, and it protects your references.
Want yours filled in with your own names and dates? The 2 week notice template writes it from four answers and works out the exact last day for you.
[Date]
Dear [Manager's name],
Please accept this letter as my two weeks' notice of resignation from my position as [Job title] at [Company]. My last day will be [Last day].
Thank you for the support and the chance to learn so much here. I am grateful for my time on this team.
Before my last day, I will write up my open work and help train whoever takes it over, so the handover goes smoothly.
I wish you and the team continued success.
Best regards,
[Your name]
[Date]
Dear [Manager's name],
I am writing to give my two weeks' notice. I am resigning from my position as [Job title] at [Company], and my last day will be [Last day].
I appreciate the opportunities I have had in this role and the support you have given me.
I hope we can stay in touch, and I wish everyone here all the best.
Kind regards,
[Your name]
[Manager's name] [Manager's title] [Company] [Company address] [City, State ZIP]
Dear [Manager's name]:
Please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from my position as [Job title] at [Company], effective two weeks from the date of this letter. My last day of employment will be [Last day].
I am grateful for the opportunities I have been given during my employment. Thank you for your support and guidance.
During my remaining time, I will assist with the transition of my responsibilities, including documenting my current work.
I wish you and the organization continued success.
[Your name]
[Your address]
[City, State ZIP]
[Your email]
[Your phone]
[Date]
[Manager's name]
[Manager's title]
[Company]
[Company address]
[City, State ZIP]
Dear [Manager's name]:
Please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from my position as [Job title] at [Company], effective two weeks from the date of this letter. My last day of employment will be [Last day].
I am grateful for the opportunities I have been given during my employment. Thank you for your support and guidance.
During my remaining time, I will assist with the transition of my responsibilities, including documenting my current work.
I wish you and the organization continued success.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Subject: Two weeks' notice of resignation
Hello [Manager's name],
Please accept this email as my two weeks' notice of resignation from [Company]. My last day will be [Last day].
Thank you for the experience I have gained here. I have learned a great deal from working with this team.
I am happy to help with the handover in any way I can before I leave.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best regards,
[Your name]
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5. Grateful 2 week notice letter
Use it when you are leaving on good terms and want the thanks to come through.
[Date]
Dear [Manager's name],
I'm writing to let you know that I'm resigning from my position as [Job title] at [Company]. This is my two weeks' notice, and my last day will be [Last day].
Thank you so much for your support and for everything I've learned here. Being part of this team has meant a lot to me.
I'll do all I can to make the handover smooth, including writing up my open work and helping train my replacement.
I'll miss working with you, and I hope we stay in touch.
[Date]
Dear [Manager's name],
I'm writing to let you know that I'm resigning from my position as [Job title] at [Company]. This is my two weeks' notice, and my last day will be [Last day].
Thank you so much for your support and for everything I've learned here. Being part of this team has meant a lot to me.
I'll do all I can to make the handover smooth, including writing up my open work and helping train my replacement.
I'll miss working with you, and I hope we stay in touch.
Best wishes,
[Your name]
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6. 2 week notice for a new job
Use it when you have accepted a new job and want to say so in one neutral line.
[Date]
Dear [Manager's name],
This letter is my formal two weeks' notice of resignation from my position as [Job title] at [Company]. My final day of work will be [Last day]. I have accepted a new position that is the right next step for me.
I am grateful for the time I have spent here and for the people I have worked with.
Over my remaining time, I will finish what I can and leave clear notes on anything still open.
[Date]
Dear [Manager's name],
This letter is my formal two weeks' notice of resignation from my position as [Job title] at [Company]. My final day of work will be [Last day]. I have accepted a new position that is the right next step for me.
I am grateful for the time I have spent here and for the people I have worked with.
Over my remaining time, I will finish what I can and leave clear notes on anything still open.
I wish you and everyone here all the best.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
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7. 2 week notice when you are moving
Use it when you are moving away and cannot keep the job.
[Date]
Dear [Manager's name],
With this letter, I am giving two weeks' notice that I am leaving my position as [Job title] at [Company]. My last day will be [Last day]. I am relocating, so I will not be able to continue in this role.
I appreciate the opportunities I have had in this role and the support you have given me.
I will do what I can to make the transition easy before my last day.
It has been a good experience working here, and I wish the team well.
[Date]
Dear [Manager's name],
With this letter, I am giving two weeks' notice that I am leaving my position as [Job title] at [Company]. My last day will be [Last day]. I am relocating, so I will not be able to continue in this role.
I appreciate the opportunities I have had in this role and the support you have given me.
I will do what I can to make the transition easy before my last day.
It has been a good experience working here, and I wish the team well.
Kind regards,
[Your name]
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8. 2 week notice for personal reasons
Use it when you would rather not give details and want the reason kept short.
[Date]
Dear [Manager's name],
Please accept this letter as my two weeks' notice of resignation from my position as [Job title] at [Company]. My last day will be [Last day]. I am leaving for personal reasons.
Thank you for the experience I have gained here. I have learned a great deal from working with this team.
Before my last day, I will write up my open work and help train whoever takes it over, so the handover goes smoothly.
I hope we can stay in touch, and I wish everyone here all the best.
[Date]
Dear [Manager's name],
Please accept this letter as my two weeks' notice of resignation from my position as [Job title] at [Company]. My last day will be [Last day]. I am leaving for personal reasons.
Thank you for the experience I have gained here. I have learned a great deal from working with this team.
Before my last day, I will write up my open work and help train whoever takes it over, so the handover goes smoothly.
I hope we can stay in touch, and I wish everyone here all the best.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
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9. Resignation effective immediately
Use it when you cannot give notice and your last day is today.
[Date]
Dear [Manager's name],
Please accept this letter as my resignation from my position as [Job title] at [Company], effective immediately. Today, [Last day], is my last day. I have made this decision for personal reasons.
I am grateful for the time I have spent here and for the people I have worked with.
I am happy to answer questions about my open work by email.
[Date]
Dear [Manager's name],
Please accept this letter as my resignation from my position as [Job title] at [Company], effective immediately. Today, [Last day], is my last day. I have made this decision for personal reasons.
I am grateful for the time I have spent here and for the people I have worked with.
I am happy to answer questions about my open work by email.
I wish you and everyone here all the best.
Best regards,
[Your name]
[Date]
Dear [Manager's name],
I am writing to give my two weeks' notice. I am resigning from my part-time position as [Job title] at [Company], and my last day will be [Last day].
Thank you for the support and the chance to learn so much here. I am grateful for my time on this team.
I am happy to help with the handover in any way I can before I leave.
It has been a good experience working here, and I wish the team well.
Kind regards,
[Your name]
[Date]
Dear [Manager's name],
This letter is my formal two weeks' notice of resignation from my position as [Job title] at [Company]. My final day of work will be [Last day].
Thank you for the support I have had on this unit and for the chance to grow as a nurse.
I will work my scheduled shifts through my last day and make sure my patients are handed off with complete notes.
I wish you, the staff and our patients all the best.
Best regards,
[Your name]
[Date]
Dear [Manager's name],
With this letter, I am giving two weeks' notice that I am leaving my position as [Job title] at [Company]. My last day will be [Last day].
Thank you for the support I have had at this school and for the chance to work with our students.
Before I leave, I will make sure lesson plans, grades and materials are organized and ready for whoever takes over my classes.
I wish you and the staff all the best.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Usually it is expected rather than required. In most US jobs, two weeks is a custom, not a legal duty. That can change when you have signed something: a contract, a union agreement or an offer letter can ask for a set notice period, and your company policy may say how much notice it expects.
So check three places before you pick a date: your contract or offer letter, any union agreement that covers you, and the employee handbook. If none of them mentions notice, two weeks is still the polite choice. It keeps your references warm, helps you stay eligible for rehire, and gives you two more weeks of pay while you hand over your work.
Two weeks: 10 working days or 14 days?
Most people count 14 calendar days from the day they tell their employer, so notice given on a Tuesday ends on the Tuesday two weeks later. Some policies count working days instead, which comes to 10 days for a Monday to Friday job. If your handbook says which one it means, follow it.
Either way, write the actual date in the letter, with the weekday and the year. A date leaves nothing to count. The writer shows the date that is exactly two weeks away, and it warns you when your last day falls on a weekend or a US federal holiday, so you can move it to the last day you will really work.
If your employer ends your job the day you give notice
Some employers accept a resignation and ask you to leave the same day. Plan for it so it does not catch you out:
Save your personal files and contacts from work devices before you hand the letter over.
Know when your final paycheck is due. Rules differ by state, so check your state labor department.
Have your badge, keys and laptop ready to return, and ask for a receipt.
Ask for a reference in writing while the goodwill is fresh.
If you need to leave without notice yourself, the immediate resignation letter page covers how to word it and what to check first.
How to pick one
Start from your situation, then adjust the tone. Every letter loads into the writer with your own names and dates.
Not sure what to say when you hand it over? Read how to write a 2 week notice for the order of events and a short script.
Questions
Can my employer make my last day earlier than my notice says?
Yes, in many cases. Some employers accept a resignation and end the job right away instead of keeping you for the notice period, so plan for it before you hand the letter over. Save your personal files, know when your final pay is due (check your state labor department), and be ready to return company property that day.
Should I give my notice in person or in writing?
Both. Tell your manager first, in person or on a call, so the news comes from you. Then give the letter or send the email the same day, so there is a dated record of your notice and your last day. If you work remotely, a video call followed by the email works well.
Can I take back a 2 week notice after I give it?
Only if your employer agrees. Once you have resigned, they can accept it and start planning around it. If you change your mind, ask quickly, in person and then in writing, and keep the explanation brief. Be ready for a no, because they may already have started to replace you.
What if my last day falls on a weekend or a holiday?
Pick the last day you will actually work. If two weeks from today lands on a Saturday or Sunday and you work weekdays, the Friday before is the usual choice. The writer flags weekends and US federal holidays as soon as you pick a date, and it can switch to the suggested day for you.
Is a 2 week notice the same as a resignation letter?
Yes. A 2 week notice is a resignation letter that gives about two weeks between the day you hand it in and your last day. If you are giving more time, or less, the wording changes a little, and our resignation letter examples cover those cases, from a month of notice to leaving the same day.
Can I give more than two weeks' notice in my letter?
Yes. People in senior, teaching and nursing roles often give more than two weeks, and some contracts ask for it. When you do, name your exact last day instead of calling it two weeks' notice, so nobody has to work out the date. The writer words the letter correctly for any last day up to a year away.