Simple resignation letter sample

Template for an employee to use to resign and give notice. Free to use.

You can copy and paste the template text into an email or document.

Important: Do not use this template if you believe you have no choice but to resign. This could be because of something your employer has done, for example if you believe there has been a serious breach of your contract.

Read about notice periods in our advice below.

Template

[Today's date]

Dear [name of manager],

Please accept this as notice of my resignation from the position of [your job title] at [business or organisation name].

Since my notice period is [X weeks/months], I believe my last day will be [date].

Please let me know if that is incorrect.

[Optional] Please let me know how much accrued holiday and pay I am owed.

[Optional – adapt this for your personal circumstances and relationship] Thank you for the support you have given me during my time at [business or organisation name].

Please let me know if there is anything you need from me before I leave.

Yours sincerely,

[Your name]

Advice on notice

how to handle a resignation letter

how to hand in resignation letter in person