Business Days
Calculator
Calculate working days between dates, excluding weekends
Public holidays are not excluded — dates are based on weekdays only (Monday–Friday)
Business days in 2026
How are business days calculated?
A business day is any day that is not a Saturday or Sunday — also called a working day or weekday. In most countries, the standard business week runs Monday through Friday, and Clockr's calculator counts only those days when measuring intervals or adding deadlines.
Business days matter because contracts, legal deadlines, delivery estimates, notice periods, and financial settlements almost always use them rather than calendar days. A 5 business day deadline could span 7 or more calendar days if it crosses a weekend — which is why knowing the exact count matters for compliance and planning.
Clockr's calculator excludes weekends but not public holidays. Bank holidays vary by country, region, and even employer — Christmas Day might be a holiday in the UK but a normal working day elsewhere. Check your local calendar and subtract any public holidays that fall within your date range for the most accurate result.
Frequently asked questions
How many business days are in a year?
Most years contain 260 to 262 business days, depending on how weekends fall and whether it is a leap year. A typical year has 52 weeks plus one or two extra days — each extra weekday adds one business day, while each extra weekend day adds none. Use the year reference grid above to see the count for each month.
How many business days are in a month?
Most months have between 20 and 23 business days. A 31-day month with five full weekends can have as few as 20, while a 31-day month starting on a Friday can have 23. The reference grid on this page shows the exact count for each month of the current year.
What counts as a business day?
A business day is any weekday — Monday through Friday — that is not a public holiday in your jurisdiction. Clockr counts Monday to Friday only. Saturday and Sunday are always excluded. If your employer or contract uses a different definition, adjust the result manually for any additional non-working days.
How do I calculate 5 business days from today?
Switch to the "Add Business Days" tab above, set today's date as the start date, enter 5 in the business days field, and the calculator shows the resulting date instantly — along with how many calendar days that spans. If today is a Friday, five business days lands on the following Friday, skipping the weekend in between.
Do bank holidays count as business days?
No — bank holidays and public holidays are not business days in legal and commercial contexts, even when they fall on a weekday. However, Clockr does not automatically exclude them because holiday calendars differ by country and region. Subtract any bank holidays within your range manually for an accurate count.
What is the difference between a business day and a working day?
In most contexts the terms are interchangeable — both refer to weekdays when normal commercial activity takes place. Some industries use "working day" more broadly to include days a specific business operates (for example, a restaurant open on Saturday), while "business day" typically means Monday to Friday in banking and legal documents.
How many business days are there in 2026?
2026 has 261 business days — weekdays from Monday to Friday, excluding weekends but not public holidays. Because 1 January 2026 falls on a Thursday and 31 December on a Thursday, the year includes the maximum number of weekdays a non-leap year can have.
How do I calculate a contract deadline in business days?
Identify the start date specified in the contract — often the date of notice or signing — then use the "Add Business Days" tab to add the required number. Check whether the contract counts the start day itself, and subtract any bank holidays in your jurisdiction that fall within the period. When in doubt, consult the contract wording or a legal professional.