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Shared Parental Leave Notice Deadline Calculator

Based on the default pattern below, a typical date is 16 November 2026. Adjust the inputs for your exact figure.

Key date

16 November 2026

How it's worked out

11 January 2027, 56 days before = 16 November 2026

Audit note

This is a leave-notice or leave-window deadline only, never a pay calculation. Dates are computed to the exact day from the anchor date you enter — always double-check against your own contract and current gov.uk guidance before relying on it for a legal deadline.

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How this calculation works

Statutory leave notice periods are measured in exact days and weeks, not months. Enter the relevant date and get the precise deadline you need to hit.

Worked example

11 January 2027, 56 days before = 16 November 2026

Frequently asked questions

How much notice does Shared Parental Leave need?
8 weeks before the start date of each period of leave — the same 8-week notice also applies to the notice of entitlement and to curtailing maternity or adoption leave early.
How many separate notices can I give?
Up to 3 separate leave booking notices per parent, each needing its own 8 weeks' notice.
Can the notice of entitlement and the first booking notice be combined?
Yes — they can be sent together, though they don't have to be.