Standard resignation letter with notice.
[Your full name]
[Your job title]
[Iqama number / National ID]
[Date]
To: [Manager's name], [Manager's job title]
[Company name]
Subject: Resignation — [Your full name]
Dear [Manager's name],
Please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from my position as [job title] at [company name]. In line with my employment contract and the Saudi Labor Law, I am giving [30/60] days' notice, so my last working day will be [date].
I will complete my current work and hand over my responsibilities before I leave. Please let me know the next steps for my final settlement and end-of-service award, and for my exit or transfer procedures.
Thank you for the opportunities I have had at [company name].
Yours sincerely,
[Your full name]
[Employee ID] | [Phone number]
Resignation asking for a shorter notice period.
[Your full name]
[Iqama number / National ID]
[Date]
To: [Manager's name]
[Company name]
Subject: Resignation — request to shorten notice period
Dear [Manager's name],
Please accept my resignation from my position as [job title]. My notice period would end on [date]; however, I would like to ask whether we could agree an earlier last working day of [date]. I will prepare a full handover so that the team is not affected.
If an earlier date is not possible, I will work my full notice period as required by my contract.
Kind regards,
[Your full name]
How resigning affects your end-of-service award.
Under Article 85 of the Saudi Labor Law, resigning reduces your end-of-service award: nothing under two years of service, one third for two to five years, two thirds for five to ten years, and the full award after ten years. Check the amount first with the Saudi end-of-service calculator (بالعربي) — waiting until you pass a threshold can make a real difference.
Notice period: check your contract first; it can set a longer period than the legal minimum. Keep a dated copy of your letter or the email you sent, and confirm your final settlement and Iqama transfer or exit steps with HR. Then update your CV with the Saudi CV format and free template.
This page is general guidance. Your contract and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) are the authoritative sources.
Frequently asked questions
What is the notice period for resignation in Saudi Arabia?
Since the February 2025 Labor Law amendments, an employee resigning from an indefinite contract gives at least 30 days' written notice, unless the contract sets a different period. Check your contract and HRSD guidance.
Do I get end of service if I resign in Saudi Arabia?
It depends on your service under Article 85: under 2 years nothing, 2 to 5 years one third, 5 to 10 years two thirds, and 10 years or more the full award.
Should I include my Iqama number?
Yes. It helps HR process your final settlement and your transfer or exit procedures.
Resignation letter templates for Saudi Arabia.
A resignation letter in Saudi Arabia should state your job title, Iqama or national ID number, the notice you are giving and your last working day, and should be signed and dated. Since the February 2025 Labor Law amendments, an employee resigning from an indefinite contract gives at least 30 days' written notice unless the contract says otherwise. Copy a template below and replace everything in [brackets].
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