The Last Day Calculator determines your exact final working day, estimates what you're owed in unused PTO, and provides a departure timeline. Here is how each calculation works.
The notice period is counted in calendar days starting from the day after you submit your resignation. If the resulting last day falls on a weekend, it is moved forward to the next Monday.
Most employment contracts count calendar days for notice periods. Some specify business days — if your contract uses business days, your actual last day will be later than shown. Always verify against your specific employment agreement.
The 260-day divisor assumes a standard 5-day work week with no additional paid holidays. Some employers use 261 or 262 working days in a given year depending on where weekends fall — the difference is small (less than 1%).
Whether your employer is legally required to pay out unused vacation depends on your state. The tool asks for your policy setting, but here is the legal context:
| State | PTO payout required? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| California | Yes — required by law | Accrued vacation is treated as earned wages. Cannot be forfeited. |
| Colorado | Yes — required by law | As of 2023, accrued PTO must be paid out regardless of company policy. |
| Illinois | Yes — if policy provides for it | If your employer has a PTO payout policy, it must be honored. |
| Massachusetts | Yes — required by law | Accrued vacation pay must be paid out upon termination. |
| New York | Depends on employer policy | No state law requirement, but company policy is binding once established. |
| Texas | Depends on employer policy | No state law requirement; employer policy governs. |
| Florida | Depends on employer policy | No state law requirement; employer policy governs. |
| Montana | Yes — required by law | All accrued wages including vacation must be paid upon separation. |
Limitation: State PTO laws are complex and change over time. This table is a general guide, not legal advice. If your employer refuses to pay out PTO you believe you're owed, contact your state's Department of Labor. The tool's payout estimate is a mathematical calculation — whether you're legally entitled to that payout depends on your state law and employer policy.
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