Working Days Calculator
Enter a start date and end date to count the number of weekdays (Monday–Friday) between them, excluding Saturdays and Sundays.
Working Days Calculator
Business days between two dates
Working days = total days between dates minus weekends. Public holidays are not excluded.
How Working Days Are Counted
Working days (business days) are Monday through Friday. Saturdays and Sundays are excluded.
The count is inclusive of both the start and end dates if they fall on weekdays.
**Note**: Public holidays vary by country and region and are not excluded here. Subtract any holidays that fall within your date range manually.
**Use cases**: Project planning, shipping deadlines, notice periods, payment terms (e.g. net 30 business days).
- Monday–Friday only
- Weekends excluded
- Start and end dates inclusive
- Holidays not excluded
Worked Example
Example: Start March 2, 2026 (Monday), end March 13, 2026 (Friday).
- Total days = 12 - Weekend days = 4 (Mar 7, 8, 14, 15 — wait, Mar 14-15 outside range) - Actually within Mar 2–13: weekends Mar 7, 8 = 2 days - Working days = 12 − 2 = 10
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Open calculator →Frequently Asked Questions
Are holidays excluded?
No. Only Saturdays and Sundays are excluded. Public holidays vary by country and region — subtract them manually if needed.
Is the end date included?
Yes. Both the start and end dates are included in the count if they fall on a weekday.
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