Norway Probation Period Calculator
Work out when the probation period in your new Norwegian job ends, based on start date and the agreed length of probation.
How to use the probation period calculator
- Enter the date you started (or will start) the job.
- Choose the probation length agreed in the employment contract — max 6 months.
- The calculator shows the last day of probation and the number of calendar days it lasts.
How the probation period is calculated
If you start on January 1 with a 6-month probation period, the probation runs through June 30. The calculator counts months calendrically, and automatically adjusts for months with different numbers of days.
Frequently asked questions
How long can a probation period be at most?
Under the Working Environment Act § 15-3 (7), probation can be agreed for a maximum of 6 months. If you've been absent from work during probation, it can be extended correspondingly if this was agreed in writing and you're notified before the original probation period would have ended.
What's the notice period during probation?
Normally the notice period is 14 days during probation, unless a longer period has been agreed in writing in the employment contract. This applies to notice from either party, both employer and employee.
What happens if probation isn't agreed in writing?
Probation only applies if it's agreed in writing in the employment agreement. If nothing was agreed, the shorter probation notice-period rules don't apply, and the ordinary notice period applies from the first working day.