Are the start and end dates included?
This calculator counts both ends, so Monday to Friday of one week gives five working days. Some contracts count from the day after the start, so check the wording and adjust the start date by one day if needed.
Working Days Calculator
Count the business days between two dates, skipping weekends and any holidays you enter.
Runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded
About the Working Days Calculator
Working days, or business days, exclude Saturdays and Sundays. Contracts, service level agreements and payment terms often count in working days, so a date that looks like ten days away may be two weeks on the calendar.
Choose the start and end dates, both of which are included in the count. Add any public holidays in your country or company calendar, one per line, and the calculator returns the working days alongside the calendar, weekend and holiday totals.
FAQ
Working Days Calculator — frequently asked
How do I handle public holidays?
Enter each holiday as YYYY-MM-DD on its own line. Holidays that fall on a weekend are already excluded, so only weekday holidays reduce the count. Check your government or company calendar for the exact dates.
Does this cover every country's weekend?
It uses the Saturday and Sunday weekend, which is standard in most of the world. Some countries and sectors use different weekends, such as Friday and Saturday, so adjust by hand if yours differs.
Why is the result different from my spreadsheet?
Spreadsheet functions such as NETWORKDAYS count both ends by default and need a holiday list. A difference usually means a holiday was entered differently or one end date is handled differently.
Can I count hours or business minutes?
No. This tool counts whole days. Business hours depend on shift patterns and time zones, which need a separate calculator.
Is my calendar stored?
No. The dates and holidays are used only in your browser.
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