Business Days Calculator: Count Working Days Between Dates
Calculate the exact number of business days between any two dates, excluding weekends and holidays. Essential for project planning, deadline setting, and contract management.
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What are Business Days?
Business days, also known as working days, are the days of the week when normal business operations are conducted. In most countries, business days are Monday through Friday, excluding public holidays.
When calculating business days:
- Weekends (typically Saturday and Sunday) are excluded
- Public holidays are excluded (you can add these as excluded dates in our calculator)
- Start and end dates are inclusive in the count if they are business days
Business day calculations are essential for:
- Project management and deadline setting
- Financial transactions and settlements
- Contract terms and shipping estimates
- Employee payroll and vacation time tracking
Frequently Asked Questions
What days are considered business days?
Business days typically include Monday through Friday and exclude weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays. Our calculator automatically excludes weekends and allows you to add specific holidays or other excluded days.
How do I account for holidays in the business days calculation?
Our calculator allows you to add specific holidays or excluded days. Simply use the 'Add Holidays or Excluded Days' section to input dates that should not be counted as business days.
Can I calculate business days across different years?
Yes, you can calculate business days between any two dates, regardless of month or year. The calculator will accurately account for weekends and your specified holidays across any time period.
Why is the business days calculator useful for project management?
Project managers use business days calculations to set realistic deadlines, plan project timelines, allocate resources, and manage client expectations by focusing on actual working days rather than calendar days.